SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESMMCBF
BBVAESMMCBF belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVAESMMCBF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVAESMM |
| Branch code | CBF |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. |
| Branch | Nscv Lmp |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. 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.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CBF 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESMMCBF?
BBVAESMMCBF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nscv Lmp, part 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.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A..
What do the letters in BBVAESMMCBF mean?
BBVA is the institution code of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., ES stands for Spain, MM is the code for the city or region and CBF is the code of the department Nscv Lmp.
Can I use BBVAESMM instead of BBVAESMMCBF?
BBVAESMM points to the main office of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., while BBVAESMMCBF points to Nscv Lmp. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BBVAESMMCBF.
What happens if I enter BBVAESMMCBF incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BBVAESMMCBF against the details from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. before sending.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.