SWIFT/BIC code ISBKBGSFXXX
ISBKBGSFXXX belongs to Isbank AG Sofia Branch in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ISBKBGSFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ISBKBGSF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Isbank AG Sofia Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
The way the Isbank AG Sofia Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ISBK 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 BIC ISBKBGSFXXX?
ISBKBGSFXXX identifies the main office of Isbank AG Sofia Branch in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the code to use when a payment to Isbank AG Sofia Branch does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in ISBKBGSFXXX stand for?
ISBK is the bank code of Isbank AG Sofia Branch, BG stands for Bulgaria, SF is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Are ISBKBGSF and ISBKBGSFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ISBKBGSF is the 8-character version of ISBKBGSFXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Isbank AG Sofia Branch in Sofia.
How long does it take to send money to Isbank AG Sofia Branch in Bulgaria?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ISBKBGSFXXX to send euros to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ISBKBGSFXXX.
What happens if I enter ISBKBGSFXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ISBKBGSFXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.