SWIFT/BIC code SARORU2SXXX

SARORU2SXXX belongs to Sarovbusinessbank in Sarov, Russia.

SARORU2SXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSARORU2SXXX
8-character codeSARORU2S
Branch codeXXX
BankSarovbusinessbank
BranchHead office
CitySarov
CountryRussia

The way the Sarovbusinessbank SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SARO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
RU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2S 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

What bank uses SWIFT code SARORU2SXXX?

SARORU2SXXX identifies the head office of Sarovbusinessbank in Sarov, Russia. Use it when a payment to Sarovbusinessbank does not need a specific branch.

Is SARORU2S and SARORU2SXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. SARORU2S is the 8-character version of SARORU2SXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Sarovbusinessbank in Sarov.

What do the letters in SARORU2SXXX stand for?

SARO is the institution code of Sarovbusinessbank, RU is the ISO code of Russia, 2S is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sarovbusinessbank?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SARORU2SXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What happens if I enter SARORU2SXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SARORU2SXXX with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Sarovbusinessbank?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.