SWIFT Code CGAZRU31957 — GAZBANK ZAO AKB, SAMARA

About SWIFT Code CGAZRU31957 — GAZBANK ZAO AKB, SAMARA

SWIFT code CGAZRU31957 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for GAZBANK ZAO AKB in SAMARA, 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 GAZBANK ZAO AKB for all outward international remittances from SAMARA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CGAZRU31957

The code CGAZRU31957 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CGAZRU31957

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your GAZBANK ZAO AKB account in SAMARA, share SWIFT code CGAZRU31957 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 GAZBANK ZAO AKB, SAMARA must provide SWIFT code CGAZRU31957. 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 GAZBANK ZAO AKB in SAMARA rely on SWIFT code CGAZRU31957 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 GAZBANK ZAO AKB →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for GAZBANK ZAO AKB →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for GAZBANK ZAO AKB →

How SWIFT Code CGAZRU31957 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CGAZRU31957 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 GAZBANK ZAO AKB.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: GAZBANK ZAO AKB receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CGAZRU31957

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CGAZRU31957 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SAMARA 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 CGAZRU31957 directly with GAZBANK ZAO AKB's SAMARA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.