SWIFT/BIC code SJSMRUM1SPB
SJSMRUM1SPB belongs to Slavia Bank in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SJSMRUM1SPB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SJSMRUM1 |
| Branch code | SPB |
| Bank | Slavia Bank |
| Branch | Saint-Petersburg |
| City | St. Petersburg |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Slavia Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SJSM 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.
- SPB 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 BIC SJSMRUM1SPB?
SJSMRUM1SPB identifies Saint-Petersburg, part of Slavia Bank in St. Petersburg, Russia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Slavia Bank in Russia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in SJSMRUM1SPB mean?
SJSM is the institution code of Slavia Bank, RU stands for Russia, M1 is the code for the city or region and SPB identifies the branch Saint-Petersburg.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Slavia Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SJSMRUM1SPB, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use SJSMRUM1 instead of SJSMRUM1SPB?
SJSMRUM1 is the head office of Slavia Bank, while SJSMRUM1SPB points to Saint-Petersburg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SJSMRUM1SPB if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Slavia Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Russia with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.