SWIFT/BIC code SCBGRU21XXX

SCBGRU21XXX belongs to Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.

SCBGRU21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSCBGRU21XXX
8-character codeSCBGRU21
Branch codeXXX
BankNizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee
BranchHead office
CityNizhniy Novgorod
CountryRussia

How the Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

SCBG Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
RU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SCBGRU21XXX?

SCBGRU21XXX identifies the head office of Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia. Use it when you send money to an account at Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee.

What is the best way to send money to Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Russia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Are SCBGRU21 and SCBGRU21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. SCBGRU21 is the short version of SCBGRU21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee in Nizhniy Novgorod.

Does Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SCBGRU21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee in Russia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBGRU21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What does each part of SCBGRU21XXX stand for?

SCBG is the institution code of Nizhny Novgorod Social Commercial Bank Guarantee, RU is the ISO code of Russia, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

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