SWIFT/BIC code SABRRU66CHT
SABRRU66CHT belongs to Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office) in Chita, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABRRU66CHT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABRRU66 |
| Branch code | CHT |
| Bank | Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office) |
| Branch | Chita Branch |
| City | Chita |
| Country | Russia |
How the Sberbank (Baikalsky 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).
- 66 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CHT 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 SWIFT code SABRRU66CHT?
The code SABRRU66CHT belongs to Chita Branch, a unit of Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office) in Chita, Russia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SABRRU66CHT stand for?
SABR is the bank code of Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office), RU stands for Russia, 66 is the code for the city or region and CHT is the code of the branch Chita Branch.
Can I use SABRRU66 instead of SABRRU66CHT?
SABRRU66 is the head office of Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office), while SABRRU66CHT is Chita Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SABRRU66CHT.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SABRRU66CHT, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Has Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office) in Russia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office).
How long does a transfer to Sberbank (Baikalsky Head Office) take in Russia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.