SWIFT Code XAPIRU81 — MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER, VLADIVOSTOK

About SWIFT Code XAPIRU81 — MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER, VLADIVOSTOK

SWIFT code XAPIRU81 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER in VLADIVOSTOK, 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 MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER for all outward international remittances from VLADIVOSTOK. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code XAPIRU81

The code XAPIRU81 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code XAPIRU81

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER account in VLADIVOSTOK, share SWIFT code XAPIRU81 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 MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER, VLADIVOSTOK must provide SWIFT code XAPIRU81. 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 MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER in VLADIVOSTOK rely on SWIFT code XAPIRU81 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 MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER →

How SWIFT Code XAPIRU81 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code XAPIRU81 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 MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code XAPIRU81

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter XAPIRU81 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for VLADIVOSTOK 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 XAPIRU81 directly with MICEX-FAR EAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE CENTER's VLADIVOSTOK branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.