SWIFT Code VORCRU2N — AO VOCBANK, NIZHNIY NOVGOROD

About SWIFT Code VORCRU2N — AO VOCBANK, NIZHNIY NOVGOROD

SWIFT code VORCRU2N is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AO VOCBANK in NIZHNIY NOVGOROD, Russia. 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 AO VOCBANK for all outward international remittances from NIZHNIY NOVGOROD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code VORCRU2N

The code VORCRU2N follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code VORCRU2N

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AO VOCBANK account in NIZHNIY NOVGOROD, share SWIFT code VORCRU2N 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 AO VOCBANK, NIZHNIY NOVGOROD must provide SWIFT code VORCRU2N. 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 AO VOCBANK in NIZHNIY NOVGOROD rely on SWIFT code VORCRU2N 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 AO VOCBANK →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AO VOCBANK →

How SWIFT Code VORCRU2N Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code VORCRU2N 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 AO VOCBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AO VOCBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code VORCRU2N

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter VORCRU2N uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for NIZHNIY NOVGOROD 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 Russia.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm VORCRU2N directly with AO VOCBANK's NIZHNIY NOVGOROD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.