SWIFT Code BUAABGS1 — BULBROKERS EAD, SOFIA
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for BULBROKERS EAD in SOFIA, Bulgaria. Use this code for international wire transfers.
SOFIA
BULBROKERS EAD · Bulgaria
SWIFT / BIC Code
BUAABGS1
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
BSR Code
Bank
Branch
SOFIA
City
Country Code
BG
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code BUAABGS1 — BULBROKERS EAD, SOFIA
SWIFT code BUAABGS1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BULBROKERS EAD 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 BULBROKERS EAD 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 BUAABGS1
The code BUAABGS1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | BUAA | 4 letters | Identifies BULBROKERS EAD as the institution |
| Country Code | BG | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Bulgaria |
| Location Code | S1 | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Bulgaria |
When to Use SWIFT Code BUAABGS1
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your BULBROKERS EAD account in SOFIA, share SWIFT code BUAABGS1 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 BULBROKERS EAD, SOFIA must provide SWIFT code BUAABGS1. 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 BULBROKERS EAD in SOFIA rely on SWIFT code BUAABGS1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT BUAABGS1 | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BULBROKERS EAD →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BULBROKERS EAD →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BULBROKERS EAD →
How SWIFT Code BUAABGS1 Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BUAABGS1 and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BULBROKERS EAD.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: BULBROKERS EAD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BUAABGS1
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
BUAABGS1uppercase 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 BUAABGS1 directly with BULBROKERS EAD's SOFIA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against BULBROKERS EAD's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
