SWIFT/BIC code ALCLESMM015
ALCLESMM015 belongs to Banco Alcala S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALCLESMM015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALCLESMM |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Banco Alcala S.A. |
| Branch | Entidad Agente - Iberclear |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Banco Alcala S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALCL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 015 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT code ALCLESMM015?
The code ALCLESMM015 belongs to Entidad Agente - Iberclear, a unit of Banco Alcala S.A. in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ALCLESMM015 stand for?
ALCL is the bank code of Banco Alcala S.A., ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the code for the city or region and 015 is the code of the branch Entidad Agente - Iberclear.
What happens if I enter ALCLESMM015 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALCLESMM015 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need ALCLESMM015 for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ALCLESMM015.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Alcala S.A. in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use ALCLESMM instead of ALCLESMM015?
ALCLESMM is the main office of Banco Alcala S.A., while ALCLESMM015 is Entidad Agente - Iberclear. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ALCLESMM015 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.