SWIFT / BIC Code
BUCRROBU
Alpha Bank Romania
BUCRROBU is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Alpha Bank Romania SA, based in Bucharest. Its bank code is BUCR, the code an IBAN at Alpha Bank Romania carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 24 characters long. Alpha Bank Romania no longer operates independently, so do not use these details for a new payment without confirming them with the beneficiary.
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BIC Breakdown
BUCR: institution identifier (4 letters)
RO: country code per ISO 3166-1
BU: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
IBAN format for 🇷🇴 Romania
Romania IBANs are 24 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Alpha Bank Romania?
BUCRROBU. Written with the head-office branch code it is BUCRROBUXXX; both forms reach the same bank.
What does BUCRROBU mean?
"BUCR" identifies Alpha Bank Romania, "RO" is the country code for Romania, "BU" is the location code.
What is Alpha Bank Romania's bank code?
BUCR. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from Romania.
How long are Alpha Bank Romania IBANs?
24 characters, like every IBAN from Romania: the country code RO, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, BUCR for Alpha Bank Romania) and the account number (16 characters).
Can I still send a payment to Alpha Bank Romania?
Alpha Bank Romania no longer operates independently, so do not use these details for a new payment without confirming them with the beneficiary.