SWIFT Code ROSYRU2P — BANK ''ROSSIYA'', ST. PETERSBURG

About SWIFT Code ROSYRU2P — BANK ''ROSSIYA'', ST. PETERSBURG

SWIFT code ROSYRU2P is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK ''ROSSIYA'' in ST. PETERSBURG, 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 ''ROSSIYA'' for all outward international remittances from ST. PETERSBURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ROSYRU2P

The code ROSYRU2P follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ROSYRU2P

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK ''ROSSIYA'' account in ST. PETERSBURG, share SWIFT code ROSYRU2P 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 ''ROSSIYA'', ST. PETERSBURG must provide SWIFT code ROSYRU2P. 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 ''ROSSIYA'' in ST. PETERSBURG rely on SWIFT code ROSYRU2P 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 ''ROSSIYA'' →

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

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

How SWIFT Code ROSYRU2P Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ROSYRU2P 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 ''ROSSIYA''.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK ''ROSSIYA'' receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ROSYRU2P

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ROSYRU2P uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ST. PETERSBURG 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 ROSYRU2P directly with BANK ''ROSSIYA'''s ST. PETERSBURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.