SWIFT/BIC code SABRRU8KBLG
SABRRU8KBLG belongs to Sberbank (Dalnevostochny Head Office) in Blagoveshchensk, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABRRU8KBLG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABRRU8K |
| Branch code | BLG |
| Bank | Sberbank (Dalnevostochny Head Office) |
| Branch | Blagoveshchensk Branch |
| City | Blagoveshchensk |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Sberbank (Dalnevostochny 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).
- 8K Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BLG 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 SABRRU8KBLG?
SABRRU8KBLG is the SWIFT/BIC code of Blagoveshchensk Branch, a branch or department of Sberbank (Dalnevostochny Head Office) in Blagoveshchensk, Russia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SABRRU8KBLG stand for?
SABR is the institution code of Sberbank (Dalnevostochny Head Office), RU is the ISO code of Russia, 8K is the location code and BLG is the code of the branch Blagoveshchensk Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Sberbank (Dalnevostochny Head Office)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SABRRU8KBLG, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sberbank (Dalnevostochny Head Office) in Russia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Russia with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Sberbank (Dalnevostochny Head Office) in Russia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use SABRRU8K instead of SABRRU8KBLG?
SABRRU8K points to the main office of Sberbank (Dalnevostochny Head Office), while SABRRU8KBLG points to Blagoveshchensk Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SABRRU8KBLG if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.