SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESMMFXD
BBVAESMMFXD belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVAESMMFXD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVAESMM |
| Branch code | FXD |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. |
| Branch | Treasury Department |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How 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.
- FXD 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/BIC code BBVAESMMFXD?
BBVAESMMFXD identifies Treasury Department, part of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. take in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of BBVAESMMFXD stand for?
BBVA is the bank code of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the code for the city or region and FXD identifies the branch Treasury Department.
Do I need BBVAESMMFXD to send euros to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BBVAESMMFXD.
Can I use BBVAESMM instead of BBVAESMMFXD?
BBVAESMM points to the main office of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., while BBVAESMMFXD points to Treasury Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BBVAESMMFXD if the recipient asks for it.
Does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Spain. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.