SWIFT/BIC code BLAARU21XXX
BLAARU21XXX belongs to Balakovo-Bank Oao in Balakovo, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLAARU21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLAARU21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Balakovo-Bank Oao |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Balakovo |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Balakovo-Bank Oao SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BLAA 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 uses SWIFT code BLAARU21XXX?
BLAARU21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Balakovo-Bank Oao in Balakovo, Russia. Use it when a payment to Balakovo-Bank Oao does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Balakovo-Bank Oao in Russia?
Many banks 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 Balakovo-Bank Oao use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BLAARU21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Balakovo-Bank Oao in Russia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in BLAARU21XXX stand for?
BLAA is the institution code of Balakovo-Bank Oao, RU stands for Russia, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Balakovo-Bank Oao?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BLAARU21XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Are BLAARU21 and BLAARU21XXX the same code?
Yes. BLAARU21 is the short version of BLAARU21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Balakovo-Bank Oao in Balakovo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.