SWIFT Code BCSBRU55 — BCS BANK, NOVOSIBIRSK

About SWIFT Code BCSBRU55 — BCS BANK, NOVOSIBIRSK

SWIFT code BCSBRU55 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BCS BANK in NOVOSIBIRSK, 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 BCS BANK for all outward international remittances from NOVOSIBIRSK. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BCSBRU55

The code BCSBRU55 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BCSBRU55

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BCS BANK account in NOVOSIBIRSK, share SWIFT code BCSBRU55 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 BCS BANK, NOVOSIBIRSK must provide SWIFT code BCSBRU55. 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 BCS BANK in NOVOSIBIRSK rely on SWIFT code BCSBRU55 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 BCS BANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code BCSBRU55 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BCSBRU55 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 BCS BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BCS BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BCSBRU55

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BCSBRU55 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for NOVOSIBIRSK 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 BCSBRU55 directly with BCS BANK's NOVOSIBIRSK branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.