SWIFT/BIC code SVIZRUM1YAK
SVIZRUM1YAK belongs to Sviaz-Bank in Yakutsk, Russia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SVIZRUM1YAK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SVIZRUM1 |
| Branch code | YAK |
| Bank | Sviaz-Bank |
| Branch | Yakutsk Branch |
| City | Yakutsk |
| Country | Russia |
How 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.
- YAK 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/BIC code SVIZRUM1YAK?
SVIZRUM1YAK identifies Yakutsk Branch, a branch or department of Sviaz-Bank in Yakutsk, Russia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Sviaz-Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sviaz-Bank in Russia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter SVIZRUM1YAK with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SVIZRUM1YAK against the details from Sviaz-Bank before you confirm.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send.
Can I use SVIZRUM1 instead of SVIZRUM1YAK?
SVIZRUM1 is the head office of Sviaz-Bank, while SVIZRUM1YAK is Yakutsk Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SVIZRUM1YAK if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SVIZRUM1YAK mean?
SVIZ is the institution code of Sviaz-Bank, RU stands for Russia, M1 is the code for the city or region and YAK identifies the department Yakutsk Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.