SWIFT/BIC code BAROESM1XXX
BAROESM1XXX belongs to Banco de Barcelona, S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAROESM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAROESM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco de Barcelona, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Banco de Barcelona, S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 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 uses BIC BAROESM1XXX?
BAROESM1XXX identifies the main office of Banco de Barcelona, S.A. in Madrid, Spain. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco de Barcelona, S.A. does not need a specific branch.
Does Banco de Barcelona, S.A. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BAROESM1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco de Barcelona, S.A. in Spain, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of BAROESM1XXX stand for?
BARO is the bank code of Banco de Barcelona, S.A., ES is the ISO code of Spain, M1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Do I need BAROESM1XXX to send euros to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BAROESM1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Barcelona, S.A. in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is BAROESM1 and BAROESM1XXX the same code?
Yes. BAROESM1 is the 8-character version of BAROESM1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Banco de Barcelona, S.A. in Madrid.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.