SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESM1RMS
BBVAESM1RMS belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVAESM1RMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVAESM1 |
| Branch code | RMS |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. |
| Branch | Middle Office Renta Variable |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
The way 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.
- RMS 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 is behind SWIFT code BBVAESM1RMS?
BBVAESM1RMS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Middle Office Renta Variable, 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 is the best way to send money to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BBVAESM1RMS stand for?
BBVA is the institution 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 RMS identifies the branch Middle Office Renta Variable.
Do I need BBVAESM1RMS 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 still need BBVAESM1RMS.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.