Verified List of Banks in Iran (2026 Update)
Official Name: Islamic Republic of Iran
Capital City: Tehran
Currency: Rial (IRR)

Continent: Asia Country: Iran Total Banks: 25
Below you'll find 25 verified banks operating in Iran. Each listing has been manually cross-referenced against official sources as part of Bankinfobook's 2026 data audit, covering institutions based in and around Tehran.
Average inflation is estimated at approximately 32.00%, a useful benchmark for currency and purchasing-power stability in the region. Iran holds 33.82 tonnes of gold reserves, a hard-asset buffer factored into its broader financial resilience profile. Iran reports a public debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 50.6%, against an unemployment rate of 7.90%. The largest commercial bank operating in Iran is BMI bank.
Direct SWIFT/BIC connectivity across Iran's banking sector runs at approximately 88%, a 'Fragile' rating on our Financial Connectivity Index.
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✓ Verified: This entry was personally compiled and reviewed by Milan Ignjatovic using primary sources.
Founder & Sole Curator, Bankinfobook | Master Manager of ICT · Graduated Economist
Last Data Review: January 14, 2026






