SWIFT Code ABSBBA22 — SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH, SARAJEVO

About SWIFT Code ABSBBA22 — SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH, SARAJEVO

SWIFT code ABSBBA22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH in SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH for all outward international remittances from SARAJEVO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ABSBBA22

The code ABSBBA22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ABSBBA22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH account in SARAJEVO, share SWIFT code ABSBBA22 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH, SARAJEVO must provide SWIFT code ABSBBA22. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH in SARAJEVO rely on SWIFT code ABSBBA22 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH →

How SWIFT Code ABSBBA22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ABSBBA22 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ABSBBA22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ABSBBA22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SARAJEVO only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ABSBBA22 directly with SPARKASSE BANK DD BIH's SARAJEVO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.