SWIFT/BIC code JORORU21VGB
JORORU21VGB belongs to Rost Bank in Vologda, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | JORORU21VGB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | JORORU21 |
| Branch code | VGB |
| Bank | Rost Bank |
| Branch | Vologda Branch |
| City | Vologda |
| Country | Russia |
How the Rost Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- VGB 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 branch is behind BIC JORORU21VGB?
JORORU21VGB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vologda Branch, part of Rost Bank in Vologda, Russia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in JORORU21VGB stand for?
JORO is the institution code of Rost Bank, RU stands for Russia, 21 is the code for the city or region and VGB identifies the department Vologda Branch.
Has Rost Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 48 SWIFT/BIC codes for Rost Bank in Russia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Rost Bank.
How long does a transfer to Rost Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Rost Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code JORORU21VGB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use JORORU21 instead of JORORU21VGB?
JORORU21 is the head office of Rost Bank, while JORORU21VGB is Vologda Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use JORORU21VGB if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.