SWIFT/BIC code XBULBGS1XXX
XBULBGS1XXX belongs to Bulgarian Stock Exchange in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XBULBGS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XBULBGS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bulgarian Stock Exchange |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
The way the Bulgarian Stock Exchange SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XBUL 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 institution uses SWIFT code XBULBGS1XXX?
The code XBULBGS1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Bulgarian Stock Exchange in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the code to use when a payment to Bulgarian Stock Exchange does not need a specific branch.
Does Bulgarian Stock Exchange have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – XBULBGS1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bulgarian Stock Exchange in Bulgaria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of XBULBGS1XXX stand for?
XBUL is the institution code of Bulgarian Stock Exchange, BG stands for Bulgaria, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bulgarian Stock Exchange in Bulgaria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bulgaria with specialist providers before you send.
Is XBULBGS1 and XBULBGS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. XBULBGS1 is the short version of XBULBGS1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bulgarian Stock Exchange in Sofia.
Do I need XBULBGS1XXX for a euro transfer to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need XBULBGS1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.