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SWIFT/BIC code ALFARUM1002

ALFARUM1002 belongs to Alfa-Bank in St. Petersburg, Russia.

ALFARUM1002

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALFARUM1002
8-character codeALFARUM1
Branch code002
BankAlfa-Bank
BranchSt. Petersburg Branch
CitySt. Petersburg
CountryRussia

How the Alfa-Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ALFA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
RU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
002 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which branch is behind BIC ALFARUM1002?

The code ALFARUM1002 belongs to St. Petersburg Branch, part of Alfa-Bank in St. Petersburg, Russia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use ALFARUM1002 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALFARUM1002 against the details from Alfa-Bank before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Alfa-Bank in Russia?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Russia with specialist providers before you send.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Alfa-Bank?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALFARUM1002, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

How long does it take to send money to Alfa-Bank in Russia?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Can I use ALFARUM1 instead of ALFARUM1002?

ALFARUM1 is the head office of Alfa-Bank, while ALFARUM1002 points to St. Petersburg Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALFARUM1002.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.