SWIFT/BIC code AVBKRU31CHE
AVBKRU31CHE belongs to Avtovazbank Joint-Stock Company in Cheboksary, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AVBKRU31CHE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AVBKRU31 |
| Branch code | CHE |
| Bank | Avtovazbank Joint-Stock Company |
| Branch | Cheboksary Operating Office |
| City | Cheboksary |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Avtovazbank Joint-Stock Company SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AVBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CHE 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code AVBKRU31CHE?
The code AVBKRU31CHE belongs to Cheboksary Operating Office, a unit of Avtovazbank Joint-Stock Company in Cheboksary, Russia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Avtovazbank Joint-Stock Company?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AVBKRU31CHE, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Avtovazbank Joint-Stock Company take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in AVBKRU31CHE stand for?
AVBK is the bank code of Avtovazbank Joint-Stock Company, RU stands for Russia, 31 is the location code and CHE identifies the department Cheboksary Operating Office.
Can I use AVBKRU31 instead of AVBKRU31CHE?
AVBKRU31 is the head office of Avtovazbank Joint-Stock Company, while AVBKRU31CHE is Cheboksary Operating Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AVBKRU31CHE if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Avtovazbank Joint-Stock Company?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Russia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.