SWIFT/BIC code ALVEES22XXX
ALVEES22XXX belongs to Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALVEES22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALVEES22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bilbao |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALVE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT code ALVEES22XXX?
The code ALVEES22XXX belongs to the main office of Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao.
Does Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ALVEES22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao in Spain, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are ALVEES22 and ALVEES22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ALVEES22 is the 8-character version of ALVEES22XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao in Bilbao.
Do I need ALVEES22XXX for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ALVEES22XXX.
How long does a transfer to Alvean Sugar, S.l., Bilbao take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.