SWIFT/BIC code SABRKZKAAST
SABRKZKAAST belongs to Sb Sberbank JSC in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABRKZKAAST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABRKZKA |
| Branch code | AST |
| Bank | Sb Sberbank JSC |
| Branch | Astana Branch |
| City | Astana |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
The way the Sb Sberbank JSC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SABR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AST 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SABRKZKAAST?
The code SABRKZKAAST belongs to Astana Branch, a branch or department of Sb Sberbank JSC in Astana, Kazakhstan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Sb Sberbank JSC in Kazakhstan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Kazakhstan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Sb Sberbank JSC in Kazakhstan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sb Sberbank JSC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SABRKZKAAST, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kazakhstan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use SABRKZKA instead of SABRKZKAAST?
SABRKZKA points to the main office of Sb Sberbank JSC, while SABRKZKAAST points to Astana Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SABRKZKAAST.
What do the letters in SABRKZKAAST mean?
SABR is the institution code of Sb Sberbank JSC, KZ is the ISO code of Kazakhstan, KA is the code for the city or region and AST identifies the branch Astana Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.