SWIFT/BIC code SABRRUMM012
SABRRUMM012 belongs to Sberbank in Moscow, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABRRUMM012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABRRUMM |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Sberbank |
| Branch | Main Settlement Centre - Ruble Settlements Only |
| City | Moscow |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Sberbank 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).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 012 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 SABRRUMM012?
The code SABRRUMM012 belongs to Main Settlement Centre - Ruble Settlements Only, a branch or department of Sberbank in Moscow, Russia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sberbank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SABRRUMM012, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Sberbank in Russia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Russia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SABRRUMM012 stand for?
SABR is the institution code of Sberbank, RU is the ISO code of Russia, MM is the location code and 012 identifies the branch Main Settlement Centre - Ruble Settlements Only.
How long does a transfer to Sberbank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use SABRRUMM instead of SABRRUMM012?
SABRRUMM is the head office of Sberbank, while SABRRUMM012 is Main Settlement Centre - Ruble Settlements Only. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SABRRUMM012 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.