SWIFT/BIC code CBBSBA22PDS

CBBSBA22PDS belongs to Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

CBBSBA22PDS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCBBSBA22PDS
8-character codeCBBSBA22
Branch codePDS
BankCentralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine
BranchDepartment For Public Debt Servicing
CitySarajevo
CountryBosnia & Herzegovina

How the Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CBBS 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.
PDS 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 uses BIC CBBSBA22PDS?

CBBSBA22PDS identifies Department For Public Debt Servicing, a branch or department of Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine in Bosnia & Herzegovina. All of them are listed on the page of Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CBBSBA22PDS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bosnia & Herzegovina uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What happens if I use CBBSBA22PDS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CBBSBA22PDS against the details from Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine before you confirm.

Can I use CBBSBA22 instead of CBBSBA22PDS?

CBBSBA22 is the main office of Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine, while CBBSBA22PDS is Department For Public Debt Servicing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CBBSBA22PDS.

How long does a transfer to Centralna Banka Bosne I Hercegovine take in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.