SWIFT Code CRBABGSF — ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH, SOFIA

About SWIFT Code CRBABGSF — ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH, SOFIA

SWIFT code CRBABGSF is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH in SOFIA, Bulgaria. 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 ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH for all outward international remittances from SOFIA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CRBABGSF

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CRBABGSF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH account in SOFIA, share SWIFT code CRBABGSF 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 ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH, SOFIA must provide SWIFT code CRBABGSF. 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 ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH in SOFIA rely on SWIFT code CRBABGSF 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 ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH →

How SWIFT Code CRBABGSF Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CRBABGSF 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 ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CRBABGSF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CRBABGSF uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SOFIA 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 Bulgaria.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CRBABGSF directly with ALPHA BANK-BULGARIA BRANCH's SOFIA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.