SWIFT/BIC code FORARUMMXXX

FORARUMMXXX belongs to JSC Forebank in Moscow, Russia.

FORARUMMXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeFORARUMMXXX
8-character codeFORARUMM
Branch codeXXX
BankJSC Forebank
BranchHead office
CityMoscow
CountryRussia

How the JSC Forebank SWIFT/BIC works

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

FORA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
RU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
MM 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code FORARUMMXXX?

FORARUMMXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of JSC Forebank in Moscow, Russia. It is the code to use when a payment to JSC Forebank does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I use FORARUMMXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check FORARUMMXXX against the details from JSC Forebank before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to JSC Forebank in Russia?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Russia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does JSC Forebank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, FORARUMMXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for JSC Forebank in Russia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Is FORARUMM and FORARUMMXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. FORARUMM is the 8-character version of FORARUMMXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to JSC Forebank in Moscow.

What does each part of FORARUMMXXX mean?

FORA is the institution code of JSC Forebank, RU is the ISO code of Russia, MM is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

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