SWIFT/BIC code FOUURU21XXX
FOUURU21XXX belongs to Forus Bank Zao in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FOUURU21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FOUURU21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Forus Bank Zao |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Country | Russia |
How the Forus Bank Zao SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FOUU 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code FOUURU21XXX?
The code FOUURU21XXX belongs to the head office of Forus Bank Zao in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia. It is the code to use when a payment to Forus Bank Zao does not need a specific branch.
Are FOUURU21 and FOUURU21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. FOUURU21 is the short version of FOUURU21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Forus Bank Zao in Nizhniy Novgorod.
How long does a transfer to Forus Bank Zao take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of FOUURU21XXX stand for?
FOUU is the institution code of Forus Bank Zao, RU is the ISO code of Russia, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Forus Bank Zao?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FOUURU21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Forus Bank Zao use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FOUURU21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Forus Bank Zao 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.