SWIFT/BIC code LUMIBGS1XXX
LUMIBGS1XXX belongs to Bank Leumi Romania-Sofia Branch in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LUMIBGS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LUMIBGS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Leumi Romania-Sofia Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
How the Bank Leumi Romania-Sofia Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LUMI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LUMIBGS1XXX?
LUMIBGS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank Leumi Romania-Sofia Branch in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank Leumi Romania-Sofia Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Leumi Romania-Sofia Branch in Bulgaria?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bulgaria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use LUMIBGS1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LUMIBGS1XXX against the details from Bank Leumi Romania-Sofia Branch before sending.
Do I need LUMIBGS1XXX to send euros to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LUMIBGS1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Bank Leumi Romania-Sofia Branch take in Bulgaria?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of LUMIBGS1XXX stand for?
LUMI is the bank code of Bank Leumi Romania-Sofia Branch, BG stands for Bulgaria, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.