SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESMMREL
BBVAESMMREL belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVAESMMREL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVAESMM |
| Branch code | REL |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. |
| Branch | — |
| 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).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- REL 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 is behind SWIFT code BBVAESMMREL?
The code BBVAESMMREL belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., a branch or department of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Madrid, Spain. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Spain. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BBVAESMMREL to send euros to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BBVAESMMREL.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BBVAESMM instead of BBVAESMMREL?
BBVAESMM is the head office of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., while BBVAESMMREL is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BBVAESMMREL if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BBVAESMMREL stand for?
BBVA is the bank code of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the location code and REL identifies the department 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.