SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESM1CTM
BBVAESM1CTM belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVAESM1CTM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVAESM1 |
| Branch code | CTM |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. |
| Branch | Gestoras de Renta Fija |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBVA 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.
- CTM 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 branch uses SWIFT code BBVAESM1CTM?
BBVAESM1CTM identifies Gestoras de Renta Fija, a branch or department of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BBVAESM1CTM incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BBVAESM1CTM against the details from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. before sending.
What do the letters in BBVAESM1CTM mean?
BBVA is the bank code of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., ES is the ISO code of Spain, M1 is the code for the city or region and CTM identifies the department Gestoras de Renta Fija.
Has Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Spain, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Spain?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BBVAESM1 instead of BBVAESM1CTM?
BBVAESM1 points to the head office of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., while BBVAESM1CTM is Gestoras de Renta Fija. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BBVAESM1CTM 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.