SWIFT/BIC code ROSYRU21CNT

ROSYRU21CNT belongs to Bank ''rossiya'' in Moscow, Russia.

ROSYRU21CNT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeROSYRU21CNT
8-character codeROSYRU21
Branch codeCNT
BankBank ''rossiya''
BranchCentral Branch
CityMoscow
CountryRussia

How the Bank ''rossiya'' SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

ROSY 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.
CNT 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 SWIFT code ROSYRU21CNT?

ROSYRU21CNT identifies Central Branch, a unit of Bank ''rossiya'' in Moscow, Russia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use ROSYRU21CNT with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ROSYRU21CNT with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in ROSYRU21CNT mean?

ROSY is the institution code of Bank ''rossiya'', RU is the ISO code of Russia, 21 is the code for the city or region and CNT is the code of the department Central Branch.

Can I use ROSYRU21 instead of ROSYRU21CNT?

ROSYRU21 points to the main office of Bank ''rossiya'', while ROSYRU21CNT is Central Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ROSYRU21CNT if the recipient asks for it.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank ''rossiya''?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ROSYRU21CNT, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What is the best way to send money to Bank ''rossiya'' in Russia?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Russia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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