SWIFT/BIC code BATSRU31XXX
BATSRU31XXX belongs to British American Tobacco Russia Limited in Moscow, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSRU31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSRU31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco Russia Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Moscow |
| Country | Russia |
How the British American Tobacco Russia Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- 31 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 uses BIC BATSRU31XXX?
BATSRU31XXX identifies the headquarters of British American Tobacco Russia Limited in Moscow, Russia. It is the code to use when a payment to British American Tobacco Russia Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does British American Tobacco Russia Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BATSRU31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for British American Tobacco Russia Limited in Russia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter BATSRU31XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BATSRU31XXX against the details from British American Tobacco Russia Limited before you confirm.
Is BATSRU31 and BATSRU31XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BATSRU31 is the 8-character version of BATSRU31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to British American Tobacco Russia Limited in Moscow.
How long does a transfer to British American Tobacco Russia Limited take in Russia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in BATSRU31XXX stand for?
BATS is the institution code of British American Tobacco Russia Limited, RU is the ISO code of Russia, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.