SWIFT/BIC code ABSBBA22XXX
ABSBBA22XXX belongs to Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSBBA22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSBBA22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sarajevo |
| Country | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
How the Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABSB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ABSBBA22XXX?
The code ABSBBA22XXX belongs to the main office of Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Use it when a payment to Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih does not need a specific branch.
Are ABSBBA22 and ABSBBA22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ABSBBA22 is the 8-character version of ABSBBA22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih in Sarajevo.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bosnia & Herzegovina with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ABSBBA22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih in Bosnia & Herzegovina, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of ABSBBA22XXX mean?
ABSB is the bank code of Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih, BA is the ISO code of Bosnia & Herzegovina, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Sparkasse Bank Dd Bih?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABSBBA22XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bosnia & Herzegovina is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.