SWIFT / BIC
SWIFT/BIC code of Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
CBBSBA2B · Bosnia and Herzegovina
- BIC, 8 characters
- CBBSBA2B
- BIC, 11 characters
- CBBSBA2BXXX
- Country
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Address
- M. Tita 25 Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Source: ISO 9362 BIC registry, head-office codes only, no branch codes. Check the code with the bank before sending a large transfer.
How CBBSBA2B is built
| Positions | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 4 | CBBS Bank code |
| 5–6 | 2 | BA Country |
| 7–8 | 2 | 2B Location |
| 9–11 | 3 | XXX Branch · XXX or omitted = head office |
Other codes of Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Other SWIFT codes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
How to use CBBSBA2B for a transfer
Give the sender two things: the BIC CBBSBA2B (or CBBSBA2BXXX if the form asks for 11 characters) and your account number at Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Bosnia and Herzegovina the account number is the IBAN, 20 characters starting with BA. Check both on your bank statement before sending a large amount: a wrong code delays the transfer or sends it back with fees.
The BIC (Business Identifier Code), commonly called SWIFT code, identifies a bank or institution in international payments. It has 8 or 11 characters: 4 letters for the institution, 2 for the country, 2 for the location, and an optional 3 for the branch. XXX, or no branch code at all, means the head office.
Questions
What is the SWIFT code of Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The SWIFT/BIC code of Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina is CBBSBA2B. In the 11-character form it is CBBSBA2BXXX, where XXX stands for the head office.
Is CBBSBA2B a SWIFT code or a BIC?
Both: BIC is the ISO 9362 name of the code, SWIFT the network that assigns it. CBBSBA2B is the same code under either name.
Do I also need the IBAN to receive money at Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the IBAN: the account number to give with the BIC is the IBAN, 20 characters long and starting with BA. See the IBAN format of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Can I receive international transfers with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro, US dollar and pound accounts each come with their own coordinates, including the BIC where applicable, and receive SWIFT and local transfers.
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