SWIFT/BIC code SBBARUM1012
SBBARUM1012 belongs to Sobinbank in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBBARUM1012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBBARUM1 |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Sobinbank |
| Branch | Saint Petersburg Branch |
| City | St. Petersburg |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Sobinbank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 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
What bank uses BIC SBBARUM1012?
SBBARUM1012 identifies Saint Petersburg Branch, part of Sobinbank in St. Petersburg, Russia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sobinbank in Russia?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Can I use SBBARUM1 instead of SBBARUM1012?
SBBARUM1 is the main office of Sobinbank, while SBBARUM1012 points to Saint Petersburg Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBBARUM1012.
What do the letters in SBBARUM1012 stand for?
SBBA is the bank code of Sobinbank, RU stands for Russia, M1 is the code for the city or region and 012 identifies the department Saint Petersburg Branch.
Has Sobinbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 21 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sobinbank in Russia. All of them are listed on the page of Sobinbank.
How long does it take to send money to Sobinbank?
A SWIFT payment 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.