SWIFT/BIC code JORORU21NAL
JORORU21NAL belongs to Rost Bank in Nalchik, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | JORORU21NAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | JORORU21 |
| Branch code | NAL |
| Bank | Rost Bank |
| Branch | Nalchik Branch |
| City | Nalchik |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Rost Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- JORO 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.
- NAL 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 BIC JORORU21NAL?
The code JORORU21NAL belongs to Nalchik Branch, a unit of Rost Bank in Nalchik, Russia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter JORORU21NAL incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check JORORU21NAL against the details from Rost Bank before you confirm.
Can I use JORORU21 instead of JORORU21NAL?
JORORU21 points to the head office of Rost Bank, while JORORU21NAL points to Nalchik Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use JORORU21NAL if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Rost Bank in Russia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Russia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in JORORU21NAL stand for?
JORO is the bank code of Rost Bank, RU stands for Russia, 21 is the location code and NAL is the code of the department Nalchik Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Rost Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code JORORU21NAL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.