SWIFT Code SEBPRU2P — SEB BANK, ST. PETERSBURG

About SWIFT Code SEBPRU2P — SEB BANK, ST. PETERSBURG

SWIFT code SEBPRU2P is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SEB 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 SEB 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 SEBPRU2P

The code SEBPRU2P follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SEBPRU2P

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SEB BANK account in ST. PETERSBURG, share SWIFT code SEBPRU2P 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 SEB BANK, ST. PETERSBURG must provide SWIFT code SEBPRU2P. 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 SEB BANK in ST. PETERSBURG rely on SWIFT code SEBPRU2P 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 SEB BANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SEBPRU2P Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SEBPRU2P 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 SEB BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SEB BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SEBPRU2P

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SEBPRU2P 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 SEBPRU2P directly with SEB BANK's ST. PETERSBURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.