SWIFT/BIC code VUZBRU41XXX

VUZBRU41XXX belongs to Vuz-Bank Oao in Ekaterinburg, Russia.

VUZBRU41XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVUZBRU41XXX
8-character codeVUZBRU41
Branch codeXXX
BankVuz-Bank Oao
BranchHead office
CityEkaterinburg
CountryRussia

The way the Vuz-Bank Oao SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

VUZB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
RU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
41 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 VUZBRU41XXX?

VUZBRU41XXX identifies the headquarters of Vuz-Bank Oao in Ekaterinburg, Russia. It is the code to use when a payment to Vuz-Bank Oao does not need a specific branch.

What does each part of VUZBRU41XXX stand for?

VUZB is the institution code of Vuz-Bank Oao, RU is the ISO code of Russia, 41 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

What do I need to send money to an account at Vuz-Bank Oao?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code VUZBRU41XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Russia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Vuz-Bank Oao?

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.

How long does it take to send money to Vuz-Bank Oao in Russia?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Does Vuz-Bank Oao have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – VUZBRU41XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Vuz-Bank Oao in Russia, so there is no branch code to choose.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.