SWIFT Code CSIBRU4U — SOTSINVESTBANK, UFA

About SWIFT Code CSIBRU4U — SOTSINVESTBANK, UFA

SWIFT code CSIBRU4U is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SOTSINVESTBANK in UFA, 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 SOTSINVESTBANK for all outward international remittances from UFA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CSIBRU4U

The code CSIBRU4U follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CSIBRU4U

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SOTSINVESTBANK account in UFA, share SWIFT code CSIBRU4U 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 SOTSINVESTBANK, UFA must provide SWIFT code CSIBRU4U. 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 SOTSINVESTBANK in UFA rely on SWIFT code CSIBRU4U 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 SOTSINVESTBANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code CSIBRU4U Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CSIBRU4U 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 SOTSINVESTBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SOTSINVESTBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CSIBRU4U

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CSIBRU4U uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for UFA 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 CSIBRU4U directly with SOTSINVESTBANK's UFA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.