SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESM1CTX
BBVAESM1CTX belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVAESM1CTX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVAESM1 |
| Branch code | CTX |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. |
| Branch | Equity Executions Confirmations Nsv Ctm |
| 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.
- CTX 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESM1CTX?
BBVAESM1CTX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Equity Executions Confirmations Nsv Ctm, a branch or department of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BBVAESM1CTX to send euros to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BBVAESM1CTX.
How long does a transfer to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. take in Spain?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BBVAESM1 instead of BBVAESM1CTX?
BBVAESM1 is the head office of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., while BBVAESM1CTX points to Equity Executions Confirmations Nsv Ctm. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BBVAESM1CTX if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BBVAESM1CTX mean?
BBVA is the institution code of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., ES is the ISO code of Spain, M1 is the location code and CTX is the code of the department Equity Executions Confirmations Nsv Ctm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.