SWIFT/BIC code SABRRU2PXXX
SABRRU2PXXX belongs to Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABRRU2PXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABRRU2P |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St. Petersburg |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) 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.
- RU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2P 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 bank uses BIC SABRRU2PXXX?
SABRRU2PXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office).
What is the best way to send money to Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Russia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is SABRRU2P and SABRRU2PXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SABRRU2P is the short version of SABRRU2PXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) in St. Petersburg.
What do the letters in SABRRU2PXXX stand for?
SABR is the bank code of Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office), RU is the ISO code of Russia, 2P is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SABRRU2PXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Sberbank (Severo-Zapadny Head Office) take in Russia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.