SWIFT/BIC code SOMBBGSFXXX
SOMBBGSFXXX belongs to Municipal Bank PLC in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOMBBGSFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOMBBGSF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Municipal Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
How the Municipal Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOMB 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 uses BIC SOMBBGSFXXX?
The code SOMBBGSFXXX belongs to the head office of Municipal Bank PLC in Sofia, Bulgaria. Use it when a payment to Municipal Bank PLC does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in SOMBBGSFXXX mean?
SOMB is the institution code of Municipal Bank PLC, BG stands for Bulgaria, SF is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use SOMBBGSFXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SOMBBGSFXXX against the details from Municipal Bank PLC before sending.
Is SOMBBGSF and SOMBBGSFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SOMBBGSF is the 8-character version of SOMBBGSFXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Municipal Bank PLC in Sofia.
Do I need SOMBBGSFXXX to send euros to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SOMBBGSFXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Municipal Bank PLC in Bulgaria?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.