Uralsib Bank SWIFT/BIC code

AVTBRUMM – the SWIFT/BIC code of Uralsib Bank

The short code AVTBRUMM and the full code AVTBRUMMXXX identify one and the same institution: Uralsib Bank, with its head office in Moscow. The code has a single purpose: it ensures that an international payment ends up at the right bank. It comes up mainly for payments that cross a border and payments in foreign currencies.

On this page you can read what the code is put together, when you need it and which other details a transfer to or from Uralsib Bank requires. A SWIFT code names an institution, not a single account; the IBAN or account number does that.

Receiving money from abroad at Uralsib Bank

To receive a transfer from abroad into your account at Uralsib Bank, the sender needs not just the BIC. Give them your name as the bank knows it, your account number or IBAN, SWIFT code AVTBRUMMXXX and your address.

You can include the bank name and its city as well, because some payment forms have separate fields for them. Check the details before you share them, because the sender’s bank usually copies them as is.

An incoming payment does not always arrive for the full amount. Charges on incoming payments differ per bank; check the price list of Uralsib Bank. Make clear with the sender who covers the fees before the money is sent.

What the XXX in AVTBRUMMXXX means

A BIC is made up of a few fixed parts: characters one to four identify the bank, the next two show the country and the two after that mark the location. That gives you AVTBRUMM.

Most banks and apps work with both lengths. If a form asks for eleven characters, enter AVTBRUMMXXX.

As a rule the code is typed in capitals. A wrong character can send the money to a different institution, so copy it carefully.

Uralsib Bank: head office code versus branch codes

Having 7 codes, Uralsib Bank belongs to the banks that use individual codes for branches. The main code remains AVTBRUMMXXX.

For the vast majority of incoming transfers, the head office code AVTBRUMMXXX is what you need. Only use a branch code when the account holder gives you that exact code, for example on an invoice or in their bank details.

Not sure which code applies? Check with the recipient. Branch codes are sometimes changed or retired over time.

What a transfer from Uralsib Bank abroad really costs

An international bank payment costs rather more than the fee suggests. You pay the transfer fee, sometimes charges from correspondent banks in between and, above all, the exchange rate markup.

The real cost is often in the rate: many banks convert at a rate with a margin built in. An easy check: set the rate you get next to the mid-market rate and work out the difference on your amount.

Specialised transfer providers often use rates closer to the mid-market rate with clearer fees. GoldexPay compares transfer providers side by side, showing the amount the recipient gets before you commit. Choosing a specialist does not mean leaving Uralsib Bank: you simply pay the service from your account.

Transfer times and tracking a payment to Uralsib Bank

A SWIFT payment typically needs anywhere from one to several business days – it depends on currency, route and the banks in between. Bank holidays in either country can add extra days, since banks do not process on those days. Sometimes a bank asks what the payment is for, which can hold things up.

When a payment takes longer than expected, contact the sending bank for the status. Money transfer services usually provide tracking in their app so you can see how far the payment is.

If a payment has not arrived within the expected time, the person who paid should start with their own bank rather than Uralsib Bank. On the receiving end, it helps to check your statements for a slightly lower amount, since fees may have been deducted.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Scammers regularly send payment requests with changed bank details, sometimes in an email that looks completely genuine. The fact that AVTBRUMM exists does not mean that a request mentioning it is legitimate; criminals use the codes of real banks too.

Never rely on contact details in the same message that contains the new account. Pressure or requests to keep it quiet tend to be red flags. If a payment was sent to the wrong account, contact your bank immediately: the sooner they act, the better the chance of a recall.

Scams also work the other way. Someone claims to have sent too much and asks you to return the difference. A screenshot of a transfer proves nothing.

Is AVTBRUMM still correct? How to check

The most reliable place for the correct BIC remains paperwork issued by the bank, such as a statement or the account details in online banking. If the code you have does not match AVTBRUMM or AVTBRUMMXXX, stop and ask: check with the recipient or with Uralsib Bank directly.

If the code is wrong, the transfer may get stuck, bounce back or cost extra. Do not forget the IBAN: an error there can be more difficult to correct than a wrong code.

Most online banking apps validate the structure of an IBAN and sometimes look up the BIC automatically, but that does not prove the account belongs to the right person. Where available, a payee name check on the recipient adds an extra layer of safety. For a first payment, some people start with a small amount first and wait for confirmation.

Where our SWIFT data comes from

We collect bank codes using publicly available data and check our list regularly. It can happen that information here is out of date. The number of codes on this page reflect what is in our directory, not official figures from Uralsib Bank.

Treat the information here as a helpful check, and let the details from the recipient or Uralsib Bank have the final say. We are an independent comparison site and not affiliated with Uralsib Bank. Spotted an error? Let us know via our contact form.