Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR)?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR) is RNCBROBU. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR)?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR), provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code RNCBROBU (BUCHAREST, Romania) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR) a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR) is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code RNCBROBU mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code RNCBROBU: "RNCB" is the institution code identifying Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR), "RO" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Romania, and "BU" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR)?

Accepted Answer

Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR) is owned by Erste Group Bank AG, a banking group based in Austria. Romanian Commercial Bank SA (BCR) is registered in Romania as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Austria.

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