IBAN
IBAN in Russia
A Russia IBAN has 33 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 33 characters
- Starts with
- RU
- Example (electronic)
- RU0204452560040702810412345678901
- Example (print)
- RU02 0445 2560 0407 0281 0412 3456 7890 1
- SEPA
- No — payments go by SWIFT
- Bank code
- 9 digits, positions 5–13
Structure, field by field
RU0204452560040702810412345678901
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | RU |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 02 |
| 5–13 | Bank code | 9 | digits | 044525600 |
| 14–18 | Branch code | 5 | digits | 40702 |
| 19–33 | Account number | 15 | letters or digits | 810412345678901 |
Calculate a Russia IBAN
Where to find it
On the account holder’s bank statement, in their online or mobile banking under account details, or on the invoice of a supplier who wants to be paid by transfer. If you only have the bank code and account number, ask the bank for the IBAN (or use the calculator above where it is offered), then confirm it with the beneficiary.
Questions
- How many characters is a Russia IBAN?
- 33, always starting with RU. In print it is written in groups of four: RU02 0445 2560 0407 0281 0412 3456 7890 1.
- Can I pay a Russia IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Russia is outside SEPA: payments go by SWIFT, and you need the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code with the IBAN.
- Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
- No. The check digits prove the number is well-formed, which catches almost every typo. Only the beneficiary’s bank can confirm the account is open and in their name.
Paying an IBAN in Russia?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.