SWIFT/BIC code SVIZRUM1BIR
SVIZRUM1BIR belongs to Sviaz-Bank in Birobidzhan, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SVIZRUM1BIR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SVIZRUM1 |
| Branch code | BIR |
| Bank | Sviaz-Bank |
| Branch | Birobidzhan Branch |
| City | Birobidzhan |
| Country | Russia |
How the Sviaz-Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SVIZ 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.
- BIR 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 SWIFT code SVIZRUM1BIR?
SVIZRUM1BIR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Birobidzhan Branch, part of Sviaz-Bank in Birobidzhan, Russia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Sviaz-Bank take in Russia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sviaz-Bank 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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sviaz-Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SVIZRUM1BIR, 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 do the letters in SVIZRUM1BIR mean?
SVIZ is the institution code of Sviaz-Bank, RU is the ISO code of Russia, M1 is the location code and BIR is the code of the department Birobidzhan Branch.
Can I use SVIZRUM1 instead of SVIZRUM1BIR?
SVIZRUM1 is the head office of Sviaz-Bank, while SVIZRUM1BIR is Birobidzhan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SVIZRUM1BIR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.