SWIFT/BIC code KAOORU3CXXX

KAOORU3CXXX belongs to Open Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank' in Cherkessk, Russia.

KAOORU3CXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeKAOORU3CXXX
8-character codeKAOORU3C
Branch codeXXX
BankOpen Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank'
BranchHead office
CityCherkessk
CountryRussia

The way the Open Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank' SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

KAOO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
RU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
3C 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 KAOORU3CXXX?

KAOORU3CXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Open Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank' in Cherkessk, Russia. It is the code to use when a payment to Open Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank' does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Open Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank'?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Russia with specialist providers before you send.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Open Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank'?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KAOORU3CXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of KAOORU3CXXX mean?

KAOO is the institution code of Open Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank', RU is the ISO code of Russia, 3C is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

How long does a transfer to Open Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank' take in Russia?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Is KAOORU3C and KAOORU3CXXX the same code?

Yes. KAOORU3C is the 8-character version of KAOORU3CXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Open Joint Stock Company 'sauber Bank' in Cherkessk.

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