SWIFT/BIC code MEOORUM1XXX

MEOORUM1XXX belongs to Mezhtorgbank Zao in Moscow, Russia.

MEOORUM1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMEOORUM1XXX
8-character codeMEOORUM1
Branch codeXXX
BankMezhtorgbank Zao
BranchHead office
CityMoscow
CountryRussia

The way the Mezhtorgbank Zao SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

MEOO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
RU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 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 BIC MEOORUM1XXX?

MEOORUM1XXX identifies the head office of Mezhtorgbank Zao in Moscow, Russia. Use it when a payment to Mezhtorgbank Zao does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Mezhtorgbank Zao?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Russia with specialist providers before you send.

Does Mezhtorgbank Zao use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, MEOORUM1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Mezhtorgbank Zao in Russia, so there is no branch code to choose.

Is MEOORUM1 and MEOORUM1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. MEOORUM1 is the short version of MEOORUM1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Mezhtorgbank Zao in Moscow.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Mezhtorgbank Zao?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MEOORUM1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of MEOORUM1XXX stand for?

MEOO is the institution code of Mezhtorgbank Zao, RU stands for Russia, M1 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.