SWIFT Code NKBNRUM1 — NKB, MOSCOW

About SWIFT Code NKBNRUM1 — NKB, MOSCOW

SWIFT code NKBNRUM1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NKB 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 NKB 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 NKBNRUM1

The code NKBNRUM1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code NKBNRUM1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NKB account in MOSCOW, share SWIFT code NKBNRUM1 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 NKB, MOSCOW must provide SWIFT code NKBNRUM1. 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 NKB in MOSCOW rely on SWIFT code NKBNRUM1 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 NKB →

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

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

How SWIFT Code NKBNRUM1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NKBNRUM1 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 NKB.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NKB receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NKBNRUM1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NKBNRUM1 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 NKBNRUM1 directly with NKB's MOSCOW branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.