SWIFT Code FINVBGSF — FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD, SOFIA

About SWIFT Code FINVBGSF — FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD, SOFIA

SWIFT code FINVBGSF is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD 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 FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD 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 FINVBGSF

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

When to Use SWIFT Code FINVBGSF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD account in SOFIA, share SWIFT code FINVBGSF 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 FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD, SOFIA must provide SWIFT code FINVBGSF. 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 FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD in SOFIA rely on SWIFT code FINVBGSF 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 FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD →

How SWIFT Code FINVBGSF Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FINVBGSF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FINVBGSF 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 FINVBGSF directly with FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD's SOFIA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.