SWIFT/BIC code BBVADEFFXXX
BBVADEFFXXX belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVADEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVADEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBVA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BBVADEFFXXX?
BBVADEFFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. does not need a specific branch.
Does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BBVADEFFXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in BBVADEFFXXX mean?
BBVA is the institution code of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA., DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need BBVADEFFXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BBVADEFFXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.