SWIFT/BIC code SABRRU2P920
SABRRU2P920 belongs to Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) in Kaliningrad, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABRRU2P920 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABRRU2P |
| Branch code | 920 |
| Bank | Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) |
| Branch | Kaliningrad Branch |
| City | Kaliningrad |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SABR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2P Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 920 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
What bank is behind BIC SABRRU2P920?
The code SABRRU2P920 belongs to Kaliningrad Branch, part of Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) in Kaliningrad, Russia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SABRRU2P920, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter SABRRU2P920 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SABRRU2P920 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office)?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use SABRRU2P instead of SABRRU2P920?
SABRRU2P points to the main office of Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office), while SABRRU2P920 is Kaliningrad Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SABRRU2P920.
What do the letters in SABRRU2P920 stand for?
SABR is the bank code of Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office), RU stands for Russia, 2P is the code for the city or region and 920 is the code of the department Kaliningrad Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.