IBAN
IBAN in Bulgaria
22 characters, starting with BG. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 22 characters
- Country code
- BG
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- BG80 BNBG 9661 1020 3456 78
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Bulgaria IBAN (BG)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | BG Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 80 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | letters | BNBG Bank code |
| 9–12 | 4 | digits | 9661 Branch code |
| 13–14 | 2 | digits | 10 Account type |
| 15–22 | 8 | letters or digits | 20345678 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Bulgaria
Count the characters: a Bulgaria IBAN always has 22. Make sure it starts with BG, then paste it in the checker above: it verifies the two check digits with the mod 97 algorithm and the national structure. A single mistyped character is enough to make the check fail.
The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies a bank account in an unambiguous way across borders. It starts with a two-letter country code, followed by two check digits and the national account number, which contains the bank code, often a branch code, and the account itself. Its length depends on the country: 15 characters in Norway, 27 in Italy and France, up to 33 in Russia.
Questions
How long is an IBAN in Bulgaria?
An IBAN in Bulgaria has 22 characters, always starting with the country code BG followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Bulgaria look like?
A valid example is BG80BNBG96611020345678. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Bulgaria part of SEPA?
Yes. Bulgaria belongs to the Single Euro Payments Area, so euro transfers to and from the other 35 SEPA countries follow the same rules and timing as domestic ones.
Can I receive euros from Bulgaria with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Bulgaria, usually within one working day.
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