Step 1
Get a live EUR/local quote
Request a quote for your European currency. Support confirms the live exchange rate, fee, and exact Rial (IRR) payout amount.
Eurozone & Wider Europe Remittances
Send Money to Iran from Europe
Transfer EUR, GBP, SEK, NOK, CHF, and more to Iran with transparent saraf rates. Secure SEPA local bank routing, Wise, and Revolut support with fast Shetab payouts.
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Live1 EUR =2,072,000 IRR
Arrives
24-72 hours
Estimated fee
€49.14 ≈ ($56.82 USD)
Supported European Currencies
We support direct transfers using all major European currencies. Review our local payment routes and check live exchange rates.
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Local details for sending money to Iran from Europe
Payment rails, review steps, timing expectations, fee examples, and purpose examples tailored to European senders.
Local payment rails across Europe
Country-specific ways to fund a Europe to Iran quote before payout is prepared.
SEPA and SEPA Instant
Eurozone senders usually fund EUR quotes by SEPA, with SEPA Instant reviewed when both banks and the route support it.
Local European bank rails
GBP Faster Payments, Swiss bank transfer, Nordic bank transfer, and other local rails are reviewed by country and currency.
Wise or Revolut balances
Wise and Revolut can help fund EUR, GBP, CHF, SEK, NOK, and other European currency quotes when support confirms the route.
European Corridors We Cover
Select your country below to view specific funding guidelines, timing details, and regional instructions.
Western & Central Europe
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Iranian Diaspora Populations in Europe
According to the latest official census and government statistics available online, several European countries host substantial Iranian diaspora communities:
| Global Rank | Country | Estimated Population | Source & Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Germany | 336,000 | Destatis Microcensus (2023) |
| #8 | Sweden | 126,700 | Statistics Sweden (2023) |
| #9 | Turkey | 126,640 | TUIK Census (2021) |
| #10 | France | 118,300 | INSEE / official estimate (2023) |
| #11 | United Kingdom | 114,432 | UK Census (2021/22) |
| #14 | Netherlands | 52,000 | Iran MFA (2021) |
| #15 | Denmark | 32,700 | Statistics Denmark (2021) |
| #17 | Norway | 20,000 | Iran MFA (2021) |
| #18 | Italy | 16,000 | ISTAT (2021) |
| #20 | Spain | 12,000 | Iran MFA (2021) |
| #21 | Austria | 10,129 | Statistics Austria (2021) |
| #22 | Belgium | 10,000 | Iran MFA (2021) |
| #23 | Switzerland | 9,500 | Swiss official statistics (2021) |
How to send money to Iran from Europe
Get a live open market rate, pay locally from your European bank account, and release the funds directly to your recipient in Iran.
Step 2
Pay locally using bank transfer
Deposit funds locally via SEPA, Faster Payments (UK), or domestic bank transfer, keeping your payment within the secure European banking system.
Step 3
Verify deposit on WhatsApp
Send your transfer receipt or payment screenshot to support on WhatsApp for immediate matching and compliance review.
Step 4
Fast Shetab payout in Iran
Rials are safely disbursed directly into the recipient's bank account in Iran via the local Shetab network, usually in under 24 hours.
What to prepare before sending money to Iran
Have the following information ready so our support team can verify your payment and release your payout quickly.
European identity and verification
Prepare a valid European ID/passport and contact details to verify your sender identity.
Transfer amount and local currency
Confirm the amount in Euro (EUR) or your local currency (GBP, SEK, NOK, CHF, etc.) and selected payout.
Recipient Sheba details in Iran
Have the recipient's legal name, bank name, and Sheba (IBAN equivalent) number ready for payout validation.
Purpose-of-transfer context
Provide a clear, compliant purpose (such as family support or personal expenses) to expedite approvals.
Local deposit receipt screenshot
Keep a screenshot or PDF receipt of your completed local transfer so support can match your deposit instantly.
Europe to Iran money transfer FAQs
Common questions and queries (People Also Search For) regarding online money transfers, legality, fees, and supported platforms like Western Union or MoneyGram.
You can send money to Iran from Europe online by requesting a live exchange-rate quote. Select your sending currency (EUR, GBP, SEK, NOK, CHF) and input the amount. Support verifies your transfer purpose and payout details on WhatsApp, then you fund the transfer locally using standard SEPA or online bank transfers. Payout is issued directly in Rial to the recipient's bank in Iran.
Directly, no; compliance-wise, yes. Sanctions block direct cross-border banking wires and business payments. However, personal remittances (family support, tuition) are legally permitted under standard exemptions. Since we use a closed-loop liquidity matching network, your local currency remains in secure European accounts and never crosses restricted borders, matched against separate Rial reserves in Iran.
Western Union does not operate payout locations in Iran. Senders normally need an alternative route that can review the sender, recipient, purpose, and local funding method before payout.
No. MoneyGram does not support money transfers to Iran or facilitate payout services inside the country due to compliance restrictions. To send family support, you must use alternative remittance routes cleared by compliance.
To send money to a bank account in Iran, you need the recipient's full legal name, bank name, and their Sheba number (the 24-digit IBAN equivalent starting with IR). Rials are transferred directly to their account via the Shetab system once local deposit confirmation is received.
Senders in Germany can fund their EUR quote using a standard SEPA bank transfer or a Wise/Revolut EUR balance. Germany is one of our primary corridors; payouts are processed rapidly in Iran. Review our dedicated Germany to Iran corridor page for specific local guidelines.
Yes. Money transfers from the USA to Iran are legal under OFAC General License M for family support. Senders can fund USD quotes locally using ACH bank transfers, and payout is completed directly to Shetab bank accounts in Iran. Read our USA to Iran corridor page for more information.
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