SWIFT/BIC code BELERUA1XXX
BELERUA1XXX belongs to Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company) in Moscow, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BELERUA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BELERUA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Moscow |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BELE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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
Which institution uses BIC BELERUA1XXX?
BELERUA1XXX identifies the main office of Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company) in Moscow, Russia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company).
Does Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company) in Russia. All of them are listed on the page of Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company).
What do the letters in BELERUA1XXX mean?
BELE is the institution code of Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company), RU stands for Russia, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BELERUA1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is BELERUA1 and BELERUA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BELERUA1 is the 8-character version of BELERUA1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company) in Moscow.
How long does it take to send money to Qiwi Bank (Joint-Stock Company) in Russia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.