SWIFT Code SGUBRU5S — SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK, SURGUT

About SWIFT Code SGUBRU5S — SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK, SURGUT

SWIFT code SGUBRU5S is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK in SURGUT, 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 SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK for all outward international remittances from SURGUT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SGUBRU5S

The code SGUBRU5S follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SGUBRU5S

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK account in SURGUT, share SWIFT code SGUBRU5S 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 SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK, SURGUT must provide SWIFT code SGUBRU5S. 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 SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK in SURGUT rely on SWIFT code SGUBRU5S 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 SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SGUBRU5S Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SGUBRU5S 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 SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SGUBRU5S

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SGUBRU5S uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SURGUT 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 SGUBRU5S directly with SURGUTNEFTEGASBANK's SURGUT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.