SWIFT Code LEGIRUM1SAM — LEGION JSCB, SAMARA

About SWIFT Code LEGIRUM1SAM — LEGION JSCB, SAMARA

SWIFT code LEGIRUM1SAM is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LEGION JSCB 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 LEGION JSCB 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 LEGIRUM1SAM

The code LEGIRUM1SAM follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code LEGIRUM1SAM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LEGION JSCB account in SAMARA, share SWIFT code LEGIRUM1SAM 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 LEGION JSCB, SAMARA must provide SWIFT code LEGIRUM1SAM. 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 LEGION JSCB in SAMARA rely on SWIFT code LEGIRUM1SAM 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 LEGION JSCB →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LEGION JSCB →

How SWIFT Code LEGIRUM1SAM Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code LEGIRUM1SAM 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 LEGION JSCB.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: LEGION JSCB receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code LEGIRUM1SAM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter LEGIRUM1SAM 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 LEGIRUM1SAM directly with LEGION JSCB's SAMARA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.