IBAN Format in Bulgaria
22 characters · 3 banks · BGN
How many characters does an IBAN in Bulgaria have?
An IBAN in Bulgaria has 22 characters. It starts with the country code BG, then 2 check digits, then 18 characters that hold the bank and account details.
BG80 BNBG 9661 1020 3456 78BGCountry codeBG = Bulgaria80Check digitsCatch typing mistakesBNBG 9661 1020 3456 78Bank and account details18 characters
Example only. Your own numbers will be different.
| Bank code | Example IBAN |
|---|---|
| UNCR | BG80 UNCR 9661 1020 3456 78 |
- Bank codeUNCR
- ExampleBG80 UNCR 9661 1020 3456 78
| Bank code | Example IBAN |
|---|---|
| BSBG | BG80 BSBG 9661 1020 3456 78 |
- Bank codeBSBG
- ExampleBG80 BSBG 9661 1020 3456 78
| Bank code | Example IBAN |
|---|---|
| BNBG | BG80 BNBG 9661 1020 3456 78 |
- Bank codeBNBG
- ExampleBG80 BNBG 9661 1020 3456 78
How IBAN works in Bulgaria
Banks in Bulgaria use a 22-character IBAN following the pattern BG## #### #### #### #### ##. The country code in every Bulgaria IBAN is BG, and accounts are denominated in BGN. When sending money into Bulgaria, always run the IBAN through validation (above) and confirm it with the recipient — a single wrong digit can route the payment to the wrong account.
Common questions about IBANs in Bulgaria
What is the country code for IBANs in Bulgaria?
It is BG. Every IBAN in Bulgaria starts with BG, followed by 2 check digits.
Where do I find my IBAN?
In your online banking or banking app, on a bank statement, or by asking your bank. Copy it exactly as shown.
Does a correct-looking IBAN prove the account exists?
No. A correct format only means the length and check digits fit. It does not prove the account exists or belongs to the right person. Confirm the details with the person you are paying before you send money.