SWIFT/BIC code SVIZRUM1VLK

SVIZRUM1VLK belongs to Sviaz-Bank in Vladikavkaz, Russia.

SVIZRUM1VLK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSVIZRUM1VLK
8-character codeSVIZRUM1
Branch codeVLK
BankSviaz-Bank
BranchSevero-Osetinskiy Branch
CityVladikavkaz
CountryRussia

The way the Sviaz-Bank SWIFT/BIC works

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.
VLK 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 SVIZRUM1VLK?

SVIZRUM1VLK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Severo-Osetinskiy Branch, a branch or department of Sviaz-Bank in Vladikavkaz, Russia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter SVIZRUM1VLK with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SVIZRUM1VLK with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sviaz-Bank?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Russia with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in SVIZRUM1VLK stand for?

SVIZ is the bank code of Sviaz-Bank, RU stands for Russia, M1 is the code for the city or region and VLK is the code of the department Severo-Osetinskiy Branch.

How long does it take to send money to Sviaz-Bank?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Can I use SVIZRUM1 instead of SVIZRUM1VLK?

SVIZRUM1 is the main office of Sviaz-Bank, while SVIZRUM1VLK points to Severo-Osetinskiy Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SVIZRUM1VLK 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.