SWIFT/BIC code SVIZRUM1CHI
SVIZRUM1CHI belongs to Sviaz-Bank in Chita, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SVIZRUM1CHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SVIZRUM1 |
| Branch code | CHI |
| Bank | Sviaz-Bank |
| Branch | Chitinskiy Branch |
| City | Chita |
| 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.
- CHI 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 bank uses SWIFT code SVIZRUM1CHI?
The code SVIZRUM1CHI belongs to Chitinskiy Branch, a branch or department of Sviaz-Bank in Chita, Russia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SVIZRUM1 instead of SVIZRUM1CHI?
SVIZRUM1 points to the main office of Sviaz-Bank, while SVIZRUM1CHI points to Chitinskiy Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SVIZRUM1CHI.
What do the letters in SVIZRUM1CHI stand for?
SVIZ is the institution code of Sviaz-Bank, RU is the ISO code of Russia, M1 is the location code and CHI identifies the branch Chitinskiy Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sviaz-Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SVIZRUM1CHI, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Has Sviaz-Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sviaz-Bank in Russia. All of them are listed on the page of Sviaz-Bank.
How long does it take to send money to Sviaz-Bank in Russia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.