SWIFT Code VUZBRU41 — VUZ-BANK OAO, EKATERINBURG

About SWIFT Code VUZBRU41 — VUZ-BANK OAO, EKATERINBURG

SWIFT code VUZBRU41 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VUZ-BANK OAO in EKATERINBURG, 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 VUZ-BANK OAO for all outward international remittances from EKATERINBURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code VUZBRU41

The code VUZBRU41 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code VUZBRU41

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VUZ-BANK OAO account in EKATERINBURG, share SWIFT code VUZBRU41 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 VUZ-BANK OAO, EKATERINBURG must provide SWIFT code VUZBRU41. 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 VUZ-BANK OAO in EKATERINBURG rely on SWIFT code VUZBRU41 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 VUZ-BANK OAO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for VUZ-BANK OAO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VUZ-BANK OAO →

How SWIFT Code VUZBRU41 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code VUZBRU41 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 VUZ-BANK OAO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VUZ-BANK OAO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code VUZBRU41

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter VUZBRU41 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for EKATERINBURG 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 VUZBRU41 directly with VUZ-BANK OAO's EKATERINBURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.