SWIFT/BIC code BUIBBGSFXXX
BUIBBGSFXXX belongs to Cibank JSC in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BUIBBGSFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BUIBBGSF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cibank JSC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
How the Cibank JSC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BUIB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SF 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 code BUIBBGSFXXX?
BUIBBGSFXXX identifies the head office of Cibank JSC in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the code to use when a payment to Cibank JSC does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of BUIBBGSFXXX mean?
BUIB is the bank code of Cibank JSC, BG is the ISO code of Bulgaria, SF is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is BUIBBGSF and BUIBBGSFXXX the same code?
Yes. BUIBBGSF is the 8-character version of BUIBBGSFXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Cibank JSC in Sofia.
How long does a transfer to Cibank JSC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BUIBBGSFXXX for a euro transfer to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BUIBBGSFXXX.
Does Cibank JSC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BUIBBGSFXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Cibank JSC in Bulgaria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.