SWIFT Code KOSTRU21 — KOSTROMASELKOMBANK, KOSTROMA

About SWIFT Code KOSTRU21 — KOSTROMASELKOMBANK, KOSTROMA

SWIFT code KOSTRU21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KOSTROMASELKOMBANK in KOSTROMA, 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 KOSTROMASELKOMBANK for all outward international remittances from KOSTROMA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KOSTRU21

The code KOSTRU21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KOSTRU21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KOSTROMASELKOMBANK account in KOSTROMA, share SWIFT code KOSTRU21 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 KOSTROMASELKOMBANK, KOSTROMA must provide SWIFT code KOSTRU21. 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 KOSTROMASELKOMBANK in KOSTROMA rely on SWIFT code KOSTRU21 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 KOSTROMASELKOMBANK →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KOSTROMASELKOMBANK →

How SWIFT Code KOSTRU21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KOSTRU21 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 KOSTROMASELKOMBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KOSTROMASELKOMBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KOSTRU21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KOSTRU21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KOSTROMA 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 KOSTRU21 directly with KOSTROMASELKOMBANK's KOSTROMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.