SWIFT Code AZRSAZ21 — AZERSHARABBANK, BAKU

About SWIFT Code AZRSAZ21 — AZERSHARABBANK, BAKU

SWIFT code AZRSAZ21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AZERSHARABBANK in BAKU, Azerbaijan. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by AZERSHARABBANK for all outward international remittances from BAKU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AZRSAZ21

The code AZRSAZ21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AZRSAZ21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AZERSHARABBANK account in BAKU, share SWIFT code AZRSAZ21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at AZERSHARABBANK, BAKU must provide SWIFT code AZRSAZ21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using AZERSHARABBANK in BAKU rely on SWIFT code AZRSAZ21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for AZERSHARABBANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AZERSHARABBANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AZERSHARABBANK →

How SWIFT Code AZRSAZ21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AZRSAZ21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to AZERSHARABBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AZERSHARABBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AZRSAZ21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AZRSAZ21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BAKU only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Azerbaijan.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AZRSAZ21 directly with AZERSHARABBANK's BAKU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.