SWIFT/BIC code COSBUAUKLVI
COSBUAUKLVI belongs to Public Joint Stock Company 'state Savings Bank of Ukraine' in Lviv, Ukraine.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COSBUAUKLVI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COSBUAUK |
| Branch code | LVI |
| Bank | Public Joint Stock Company 'state Savings Bank of Ukraine' |
| Branch | Lviv Regional Branch |
| City | Lviv |
| Country | Ukraine |
How the Public Joint Stock Company 'state Savings Bank of Ukraine' SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COSB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- UA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- UK Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LVI 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/BIC code COSBUAUKLVI?
COSBUAUKLVI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lviv Regional Branch, a unit of Public Joint Stock Company 'state Savings Bank of Ukraine' in Lviv, Ukraine. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Public Joint Stock Company 'state Savings Bank of Ukraine' in Ukraine?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use COSBUAUK instead of COSBUAUKLVI?
COSBUAUK points to the main office of Public Joint Stock Company 'state Savings Bank of Ukraine', while COSBUAUKLVI points to Lviv Regional Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COSBUAUKLVI if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Public Joint Stock Company 'state Savings Bank of Ukraine'?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COSBUAUKLVI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Ukraine uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in COSBUAUKLVI stand for?
COSB is the bank code of Public Joint Stock Company 'state Savings Bank of Ukraine', UA stands for Ukraine, UK is the code for the city or region and LVI is the code of the branch Lviv Regional Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Public Joint Stock Company 'state Savings Bank of Ukraine' in Ukraine?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Ukraine with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.