SWIFT Code KRANRU21MSW — KRANBANK ZAO, MOSCOW

About SWIFT Code KRANRU21MSW — KRANBANK ZAO, MOSCOW

SWIFT code KRANRU21MSW is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KRANBANK ZAO 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 KRANBANK ZAO 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 KRANRU21MSW

The code KRANRU21MSW follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KRANRU21MSW

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KRANBANK ZAO account in MOSCOW, share SWIFT code KRANRU21MSW 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 KRANBANK ZAO, MOSCOW must provide SWIFT code KRANRU21MSW. 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 KRANBANK ZAO in MOSCOW rely on SWIFT code KRANRU21MSW 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 KRANBANK ZAO →

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

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

How SWIFT Code KRANRU21MSW Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KRANRU21MSW 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 KRANBANK ZAO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KRANBANK ZAO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KRANRU21MSW

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KRANRU21MSW 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 KRANRU21MSW directly with KRANBANK ZAO's MOSCOW branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.