SWIFT/BIC code BATSRU21XXX
BATSRU21XXX belongs to CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSRU21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSRU21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St. Petersburg |
| Country | Russia |
How the CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 SWIFT code BATSRU21XXX?
BATSRU21XXX identifies the head office of CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is the code to use when a payment to CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BATSRU21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BATSRU21XXX mean?
BATS is the bank code of CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb, RU stands for Russia, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Russia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BATSRU21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for CJSC British American Tobacco-Spb in Russia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.