SWIFT/BIC code SGAZRU22XXX

SGAZRU22XXX belongs to 'bank Sgb' PJSC in Vologda, Russia.

SGAZRU22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSGAZRU22XXX
8-character codeSGAZRU22
Branch codeXXX
Bank'bank Sgb' PJSC
BranchHead office
CityVologda
CountryRussia

The way the 'bank Sgb' PJSC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

SGAZ Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
RU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 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

Which institution is behind BIC SGAZRU22XXX?

SGAZRU22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of 'bank Sgb' PJSC in Vologda, Russia. Use it when a payment to 'bank Sgb' PJSC does not need a specific branch.

Is SGAZRU22 and SGAZRU22XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. SGAZRU22 is the short version of SGAZRU22XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach 'bank Sgb' PJSC in Vologda.

What happens if I use SGAZRU22XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SGAZRU22XXX against the details from 'bank Sgb' PJSC before sending.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at 'bank Sgb' PJSC?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SGAZRU22XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in SGAZRU22XXX mean?

SGAZ is the bank code of 'bank Sgb' PJSC, RU is the ISO code of Russia, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

How long does a transfer to 'bank Sgb' PJSC take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.