Bank Transfers via SWIFT for Foreign Residents

Foreign nationals living in Russia can receive funds through SWIFT transfers to Russian banks that support foreign currency accounts. Major banks like Sberbank, Tinkoff, and VTB provide dedicated IBAN-like codes for inbound payments. Transfer fees vary between banks and depend on the sending country. Processing time ranges from 1 to 5 business days. Opening an account usually requires a passport and migration registration.