SWIFT/BIC code BCRCBGS1XXX
BCRCBGS1XXX belongs to Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCRCBGS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCRCBGS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
The way the Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCRC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 institution uses SWIFT code BCRCBGS1XXX?
BCRCBGS1XXX identifies the main office of Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency in Sofia, Bulgaria. Use it when a payment to Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency take in Bulgaria?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BCRCBGS1XXX for a euro transfer to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BCRCBGS1XXX.
Is BCRCBGS1 and BCRCBGS1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BCRCBGS1 is the 8-character version of BCRCBGS1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency in Sofia.
What do the letters in BCRCBGS1XXX stand for?
BCRC is the bank code of Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency, BG is the ISO code of Bulgaria, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency in Bulgaria?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bulgaria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.