SWIFT/BIC code BGABSESSXXX
BGABSESSXXX belongs to Bankgirocentralen Bgc AB in Stockholm, Sweden.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGABSESSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGABSESS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bankgirocentralen Bgc AB |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stockholm |
| Country | Sweden |
How the Bankgirocentralen Bgc AB SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SS 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BGABSESSXXX?
BGABSESSXXX identifies the head office of Bankgirocentralen Bgc AB in Stockholm, Sweden. It is the code to use when a payment to Bankgirocentralen Bgc AB does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BGABSESSXXX stand for?
BGAB is the bank code of Bankgirocentralen Bgc AB, SE stands for Sweden, SS is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Bankgirocentralen Bgc AB in Sweden?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swedish Krona with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BGABSESSXXX to send euros to Sweden?
Sweden is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BGABSESSXXX.
How long does a transfer to Bankgirocentralen Bgc AB take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is BGABSESS and BGABSESSXXX the same code?
Yes. BGABSESS is the short version of BGABSESSXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Bankgirocentralen Bgc AB in Stockholm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.