SWIFT Code PUBBRU21SPB — PUBLIC BANK, ST. PETERSBURG

About SWIFT Code PUBBRU21SPB — PUBLIC BANK, ST. PETERSBURG

SWIFT code PUBBRU21SPB is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for PUBLIC BANK in ST. PETERSBURG, 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 PUBLIC BANK for all outward international remittances from ST. PETERSBURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code PUBBRU21SPB

The code PUBBRU21SPB follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code PUBBRU21SPB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your PUBLIC BANK account in ST. PETERSBURG, share SWIFT code PUBBRU21SPB 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 PUBLIC BANK, ST. PETERSBURG must provide SWIFT code PUBBRU21SPB. 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 PUBLIC BANK in ST. PETERSBURG rely on SWIFT code PUBBRU21SPB 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 PUBLIC BANK →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for PUBLIC BANK →

How SWIFT Code PUBBRU21SPB Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code PUBBRU21SPB 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 PUBLIC BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: PUBLIC BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code PUBBRU21SPB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter PUBBRU21SPB uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ST. PETERSBURG 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 PUBBRU21SPB directly with PUBLIC BANK's ST. PETERSBURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.