SWIFT/BIC code BSSMRUM1XXX

BSSMRUM1XXX belongs to Bank Basmanny in Moscow, Russia.

BSSMRUM1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBSSMRUM1XXX
8-character codeBSSMRUM1
Branch codeXXX
BankBank Basmanny
BranchHead office
CityMoscow
CountryRussia

The way the Bank Basmanny SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BSSM Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
RU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 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 is behind BIC BSSMRUM1XXX?

The code BSSMRUM1XXX belongs to the head office of Bank Basmanny in Moscow, Russia. Use it when a payment to Bank Basmanny does not need a specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Bank Basmanny in Russia?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What does each part of BSSMRUM1XXX stand for?

BSSM is the institution code of Bank Basmanny, RU stands for Russia, M1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Basmanny?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code BSSMRUM1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Are BSSMRUM1 and BSSMRUM1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. BSSMRUM1 is the short version of BSSMRUM1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank Basmanny in Moscow.

Does Bank Basmanny use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BSSMRUM1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank Basmanny in Russia, so there is no branch code to choose.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.