Bulgaria IBAN Validator BG
Validate a Bulgaria IBAN and view its structure: checksum, bank code and format. 100% in your browser - no upload.
What is a Bulgaria IBAN?
A Bulgaria IBAN is the standardized 22-character account number used for Bulgaria bank transfers, starting with the country code BG and 2 check digits followed by the national bank code and account number. It is validated with the ISO 13616 mod-97 checksum — paste one above to check it instantly, in your browser.
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Bulgaria IBAN format
- Country code
- BG
- Length
- 22 characters
- Structure
- BG + 2 check digits + 18-character BBAN
- Example
- BG80 BNBG 9661 1020 3456 78
Bulgaria IBAN structure explained
How a Bulgaria IBAN is built, segment by segment, from our validated example:
Major Bulgaria banks and their codes
The national bank codes of the largest Bulgaria banks, embedded in every IBAN they issue:
| Bank | Bank code (BAE) | BIC / SWIFT |
|---|---|---|
| UniCredit Bulbank | UNCR | UNCRBGSF |
| DSK Bank | STSA | STSABGSF |
| United Bulgarian Bank (UBB) | UBBS | UBBSBGSF |
| Postbank (Eurobank Bulgaria) | BPBI | BPBIBGSF |
| First Investment Bank (Fibank) | FINV | FINVBGSF |
| Allianz Bank Bulgaria | BUIN | BUINBGSF |
| Central Cooperative Bank | CECB | CECBBGSF |
| Investbank | IORT | IORTBGSF |
| Bulgarian Development Bank | NASB | NASBBGSF |
| ProCredit Bank | PRCB | PRCBBGSF |
| TBI Bank | TBIB | TBIBBGSF |
Bank codes and BIC/SWIFT identifiers are provided for reference. Always confirm the full IBAN with your bank.
See all Bulgaria banks and their codesAbout Bulgaria IBANs
A Bulgaria IBAN starts with the country code BG, followed by 2 check digits and the national account number (BBAN), for a total of 22 characters. ValidateFin verifies the mod-97 checksum (ISO 13616), the length and the format - entirely in your browser, no data sent to any server.
- •The Bulgarian bank code is 4 letters (BAE code) matching the bank's BIC, followed by a 4-digit branch code.
- •Bulgarian IBANs include a 2-digit account-type field before the account number, unusual among SEPA countries.
- •Bulgaria is a SEPA country; a BG IBAN works for euro SEPA payments, while domestic accounts are in Bulgarian lev (BGN).
Bulgaria IBAN — frequently asked questions
How many characters does a Bulgaria IBAN have?
A Bulgaria IBAN is exactly 22 characters long: the country code BG, 2 check digits and a 18-character BBAN (national account number). Any Bulgaria IBAN that is shorter or longer than 22 characters is invalid.
How do I check whether a Bulgaria IBAN is valid?
Paste the IBAN into the validator above. ValidateFin verifies that it starts with BG, has 22 characters and passes the mod-97 checksum defined by ISO 13616. The check runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Where can I find my Bulgaria IBAN?
Your Bulgaria IBAN appears on your bank statements, in your online or mobile banking under account details, and on your bank card documentation. It always begins with the BG country code followed by the 2 check digits.
What is the structure of a Bulgaria IBAN?
A Bulgaria IBAN (BG) is made of the BG country code, 2 check digits, the national bank code and the account number — 22 characters in total. The validator above breaks any Bulgaria IBAN down into these parts.
How do I find the bank from a Bulgaria IBAN?
The bank code is embedded right after the check digits in every Bulgaria IBAN. Match it against the bank code table above, or paste the IBAN into the validator to identify the issuing institution.