SWIFT/BIC code SOMRRUM1YAR
SOMRRUM1YAR belongs to Sovcombank in Yaroslavl, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOMRRUM1YAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOMRRUM1 |
| Branch code | YAR |
| Bank | Sovcombank |
| Branch | Yaroslavl Branch |
| City | Yaroslavl |
| Country | Russia |
The way the Sovcombank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOMR 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.
- YAR 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 code SOMRRUM1YAR?
The code SOMRRUM1YAR belongs to Yaroslavl Branch, a unit of Sovcombank in Yaroslavl, Russia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SOMRRUM1YAR mean?
SOMR is the bank code of Sovcombank, RU stands for Russia, M1 is the location code and YAR is the code of the branch Yaroslavl Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sovcombank?
Many banks 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.
What happens if I enter SOMRRUM1YAR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOMRRUM1YAR against the details from Sovcombank before sending.
Does Sovcombank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sovcombank in Russia. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use SOMRRUM1 instead of SOMRRUM1YAR?
SOMRRUM1 is the main office of Sovcombank, while SOMRRUM1YAR points to Yaroslavl Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOMRRUM1YAR if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.