SWIFT/BIC code BNPABGSXXXX
BNPABGSXXXX belongs to BNP Paribas S.A.-Sofia Branch in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPABGSXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPABGSX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas S.A.-Sofia Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
How the BNP Paribas S.A.-Sofia Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SX 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 is behind SWIFT code BNPABGSXXXX?
BNPABGSXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of BNP Paribas S.A.-Sofia Branch in Sofia, Bulgaria. Use it when a payment to BNP Paribas S.A.-Sofia Branch does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of BNPABGSXXXX mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas S.A.-Sofia Branch, BG is the ISO code of Bulgaria, SX is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Are BNPABGSX and BNPABGSXXXX the same code?
Yes. BNPABGSX is the short version of BNPABGSXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to BNP Paribas S.A.-Sofia Branch in Sofia.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas S.A.-Sofia Branch take in Bulgaria?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNPABGSXXXX for a euro transfer to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPABGSXXXX.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas S.A.-Sofia Branch?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bulgaria with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.