SWIFT/BIC code STVVBGS1XXX
STVVBGS1XXX belongs to Standard Investment in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STVVBGS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STVVBGS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Investment |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
How the Standard Investment SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STVV 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
Which bank is behind BIC STVVBGS1XXX?
The code STVVBGS1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Standard Investment in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the code to use when a payment to Standard Investment does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter STVVBGS1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check STVVBGS1XXX against the details from Standard Investment before you confirm.
What do the letters in STVVBGS1XXX stand for?
STVV is the institution code of Standard Investment, BG stands for Bulgaria, S1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Is STVVBGS1 and STVVBGS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. STVVBGS1 is the 8-character version of STVVBGS1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Standard Investment in Sofia.
Do I need STVVBGS1XXX for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need STVVBGS1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Investment?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.