SWIFT/BIC code ZENIRUM1EKT

ZENIRUM1EKT belongs to Zenit Bank in Ekaterinburg, Russia.

ZENIRUM1EKT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZENIRUM1EKT
8-character codeZENIRUM1
Branch codeEKT
BankZenit Bank
BranchUral Branch
CityEkaterinburg
CountryRussia

How the Zenit Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

ZENI 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.
EKT 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 branch uses SWIFT code ZENIRUM1EKT?

ZENIRUM1EKT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ural Branch, a unit of Zenit Bank in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Zenit Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Zenit Bank in Russia. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Zenit Bank in Russia?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Russia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use ZENIRUM1 instead of ZENIRUM1EKT?

ZENIRUM1 points to the main office of Zenit Bank, while ZENIRUM1EKT points to Ural Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ZENIRUM1EKT if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use ZENIRUM1EKT incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ZENIRUM1EKT against the details from Zenit Bank before sending.

What does each part of ZENIRUM1EKT mean?

ZENI is the institution code of Zenit Bank, RU is the ISO code of Russia, M1 is the location code and EKT is the code of the branch Ural Branch.

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