IBAN check: Bulgaria

Validate an IBAN from Bulgaria for free. Our tool checks the 22-character format per ISO 13616, extracts the bank code and finds the BIC/SWIFT code from our database of 29 bank codes.

IBAN format: Bulgaria

Country codeBG

IBAN length22 characters

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

Bank code4 characters

Account number8 characters

Bank codes in database29

Example IBAN: Bulgaria

BG 80 BNBG 2034 5678

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How the IBAN is built in Bulgaria

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in Bulgaria has 22 characters. It starts with the country code BG, followed by two check digits. The BBAN part (Basic Bank Account Number) then holds the bank code (4 characters, positions 5 to 8 of the IBAN) and the account number (8 characters, positions 15 to 22). Between the bank code and the account number there are 6 further characters (for example a branch code or check character).

Finding the BIC for Bulgaria

For Bulgaria our database holds 29 bank codes. When you enter a valid IBAN from Bulgaria, we automatically find the BIC/SWIFT code and the bank name. For smaller or newer institutions there may be no entry; the IBAN is still valid in that case.

Frequently asked questions about IBANs from Bulgaria

How long is an IBAN from Bulgaria?+

An IBAN from Bulgaria has exactly 22 characters. It always starts with the country code BG, followed by two check digits and the 18-character BBAN holding the bank code and account number.

How do I find the BIC/SWIFT code for an IBAN from Bulgaria?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 4-character bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 29 bank codes from Bulgaria. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

Can I receive SEPA transfers with an IBAN from Bulgaria?+

Yes. Bulgaria is part of the SEPA area. With a valid IBAN you can send and receive euro transfers across 41 European countries, usually within one business day and on the same terms as domestic transfers. Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026; the former lev (BGN) was pegged to the euro at a fixed rate of 1.95583 BGN per euro.