Novopokrovskij SWIFT/BIC code

Novopokrovskij SWIFT code: NOVPRU24

NOVPRU24 and NOVPRU24XXX are two ways of writing the same bank identifier, and both lead to Novopokrovskij in Krasnodar. Banks worldwide use BIC codes to direct payments between countries to the correct bank. In daily life you mostly see the code on invoices from abroad, in payment forms and in the bank details that Novopokrovskij provides.

This page is meant to help anyone who receives money at an account at Novopokrovskij without mistakes. The SWIFT code on its own cannot identify a personal account; for that you need the IBAN or account number .

Protect yourself against fake payment requests

Criminals regularly send fake invoices with new bank details sent from what looks like a familiar address. The fact that NOVPRU24 exists is no guarantee that the account is legitimate.

Do not rely on a phone number in the same message that contains the new account. Be suspicious of urgent requests, odd spelling or an email address that differs by one letter. If money was sent to a fraudster, contact your bank immediately – speed improves the chance of getting it back.

Fraud also work the other way: someone claims to have sent too much and asks you to return the extra. A payment confirmation from the sender is no proof; only your own account shows what has arrived.

Novopokrovskij: head office code versus branch codes

Novopokrovskij uses 2 different SWIFT/BIC codes across 2 locations. Only one is the head office code; the others identify branches.

Unless the recipient tells you otherwise, use NOVPRU24XXX or its short form NOVPRU24. Only use a branch code when your contact gives you that exact code, for example on a letter or invoice.

Unsure which code to use? Check with the recipient or the bank itself. Codes are sometimes changed or retired when banks reorganise.

Before you send: check the Novopokrovskij code

The most reliable source for the BIC is the bank details provided by the recipient: an invoice, a bank statement or their online banking. When the code you were given differs from NOVPRU24 or NOVPRU24XXX, do not guess – contact the recipient or Novopokrovskij.

A wrong SWIFT code may lead to a delay, a payment being sent back or additional charges. Remember the IBAN: an error there is harder to correct than a wrong BIC.

An automatic check by your bank merely confirms that the code is valid. Where available, a payee name check before sending adds an extra layer of safety. A small test payment can be a sensible step for a large first payment.

Where our SWIFT data comes from

Our SWIFT/BIC directory draws on public sources and is updated regularly. It can happen that a code here is out of date after a merger or reorganisation. The figures we show reflect our own data.

Treat our directory here as a handy check and rely on the recipient or Novopokrovskij for the final confirmation. GoldexPay has no connection to Novopokrovskij; we are a comparison site for money transfers. Spotted an error? Tell us via our contact form and we will look into it.

Incoming international payments to Novopokrovskij

For a transfer from abroad into your account at Novopokrovskij, the person paying you has to have not just the SWIFT code. Give them the account holder’s name, your account number or IBAN, the BIC NOVPRU24XXX and your address.

Some banks want the address of Novopokrovskij in Krasnodar; it does no harm to include it. Check every detail before you send them.

An incoming payment will not always land for the full amount. Fees for incoming transfers differ from bank to bank – the price list of Novopokrovskij tells you what applies. On invoices, you can agree how the fees are split to avoid a shortfall.

International transfers from Novopokrovskij: the real cost

What you pay for a payment abroad is made up of more than one component. There is the fee for the transfer itself, possibly fees charged by intermediary banks along the way and, above all, the margin on the exchange rate if the currency changes.

Banks rarely show their exchange rate markup separately – you only notice it if you compare. Check the rate you are offered with the mid-market rate.

Specialised transfer providers often use a rate near the mid-market rate and lower fees. GoldexPay lists these services side by side so you can see the amount the recipient gets. Using a transfer service does not mean closing your account at Novopokrovskij – you pay the provider from your own account.

Why Novopokrovskij has an 8- and an 11-character code

A SWIFT code is made up of fixed blocks: characters one to four stand for the bank, characters five and six give the country and characters seven and eight mark the location. In this case, that core is NOVPRU24.

XXX at the end of NOVPRU24XXX does not stand for a missing value or an error: it indicates the head office of Novopokrovskij. Some forms insist on 11 characters, in which case you simply add XXX after NOVPRU24.

Leave out spaces or dashes when you enter NOVPRU24 or NOVPRU24XXX. Pasting the code is safer than retyping it, because one wrong letter changes the bank.

Transfer times and tracking a payment to Novopokrovskij

How quickly a transfer arrives at Novopokrovskij depends on several factors: the currency, the number of banks in between, daily processing deadlines and differences in time zone. Weekends and public holidays in either country can add a day or more. Occasionally a bank asks about the purpose of a payment.

A growing number of banks are connected to SWIFT gpi for faster and traceable payments. Each gpi transfer carries a unique reference, the UETR that banks can use to trace it. Specialist transfer services often show a status in their app so you can see how far the payment is.

If the money does not arrive after a few business days, the person who paid should contact their own bank. Request from the sender a copy of the payment confirmation.