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SWIFT/BIC code ALFARUM1006

ALFARUM1006 belongs to Alfa-Bank in Ekaterinburg, Russia.

ALFARUM1006

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALFARUM1006
8-character codeALFARUM1
Branch code006
BankAlfa-Bank
BranchEkaterinburg Branch
CityEkaterinburg
CountryRussia

The way the Alfa-Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
006 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

What bank is behind BIC ALFARUM1006?

The code ALFARUM1006 belongs to Ekaterinburg Branch, part of Alfa-Bank in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use ALFARUM1 instead of ALFARUM1006?

ALFARUM1 is the main office of Alfa-Bank, while ALFARUM1006 points to Ekaterinburg Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ALFARUM1006 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter ALFARUM1006 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALFARUM1006 with the recipient before sending.

Does Alfa-Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Alfa-Bank in Russia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALFARUM1006, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of ALFARUM1006 stand for?

ALFA is the institution code of Alfa-Bank, RU is the ISO code of Russia, M1 is the location code and 006 is the code of the branch Ekaterinburg Branch.

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