SWIFT/BIC code SVIZRUM1KLN
SVIZRUM1KLN belongs to Sviaz-Bank in Kaliningrad, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SVIZRUM1KLN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SVIZRUM1 |
| Branch code | KLN |
| Bank | Sviaz-Bank |
| Branch | Kaliningrad Branch |
| City | Kaliningrad |
| Country | Russia |
The way 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.
- KLN 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 SVIZRUM1KLN?
The code SVIZRUM1KLN belongs to Kaliningrad Branch, a branch or department of Sviaz-Bank in Kaliningrad, Russia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SVIZRUM1KLN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SVIZRUM1KLN against the details from Sviaz-Bank before you confirm.
Can I use SVIZRUM1 instead of SVIZRUM1KLN?
SVIZRUM1 points to the head office of Sviaz-Bank, while SVIZRUM1KLN points to Kaliningrad Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SVIZRUM1KLN.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sviaz-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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sviaz-Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SVIZRUM1KLN, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SVIZRUM1KLN stand for?
SVIZ is the institution code of Sviaz-Bank, RU stands for Russia, M1 is the code for the city or region and KLN is the code of the branch Kaliningrad Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.