SWIFT Code KITZRUM1 — BANK KITEZH, MOSCOW

About SWIFT Code KITZRUM1 — BANK KITEZH, MOSCOW

SWIFT code KITZRUM1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK KITEZH in MOSCOW, 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 BANK KITEZH for all outward international remittances from MOSCOW. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KITZRUM1

The code KITZRUM1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KITZRUM1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK KITEZH account in MOSCOW, share SWIFT code KITZRUM1 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 BANK KITEZH, MOSCOW must provide SWIFT code KITZRUM1. 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 BANK KITEZH in MOSCOW rely on SWIFT code KITZRUM1 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 BANK KITEZH →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK KITEZH →

How SWIFT Code KITZRUM1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KITZRUM1 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 BANK KITEZH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK KITEZH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KITZRUM1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KITZRUM1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MOSCOW 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 KITZRUM1 directly with BANK KITEZH's MOSCOW branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.