SWIFT/BIC code FINVBGSFXXX

FINVBGSFXXX belongs to First Investment Bank Ad in Sofia, Bulgaria.

FINVBGSFXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeFINVBGSFXXX
8-character codeFINVBGSF
Branch codeXXX
BankFirst Investment Bank Ad
BranchHead office
CitySofia
CountryBulgaria

The way the First Investment Bank Ad SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

FINV 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 institution is behind SWIFT code FINVBGSFXXX?

FINVBGSFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of First Investment Bank Ad in Sofia, Bulgaria. Use it when you send money to an account at First Investment Bank Ad.

How long does a transfer to First Investment Bank Ad take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need FINVBGSFXXX to send euros to Bulgaria?

Bulgaria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need FINVBGSFXXX.

Is FINVBGSF and FINVBGSFXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. FINVBGSF is the short version of FINVBGSFXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach First Investment Bank Ad in Sofia.

What does each part of FINVBGSFXXX mean?

FINV is the institution code of First Investment Bank Ad, BG stands for Bulgaria, SF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

What is the best way to send money to First Investment Bank Ad in Bulgaria?

Many banks add 1–3% 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.