SWIFT/BIC code SABRRUMMEA1
SABRRUMMEA1 belongs to Sberbank in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABRRUMMEA1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABRRUMM |
| Branch code | EA1 |
| Bank | Sberbank |
| Branch | Uralsky Head Office |
| City | Ekaterinburg |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Sberbank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- EA1 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 SWIFT code SABRRUMMEA1?
SABRRUMMEA1 identifies Uralsky Head Office, a unit of Sberbank in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Sberbank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Russia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SABRRUMMEA1 mean?
SABR is the institution code of Sberbank, RU stands for Russia, MM is the location code and EA1 is the code of the department Uralsky Head Office.
Does Sberbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 23 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sberbank in Russia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Sberbank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SABRRUMMEA1, 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.
How long does it take to send money to Sberbank?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of 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.