SWIFT/BIC code BBVAUYMMXXX
BBVAUYMMXXX belongs to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVAUYMMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVAUYMM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Montevideo |
| Country | Uruguay |
How the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBVA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- UY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses BIC BBVAUYMMXXX?
BBVAUYMMXXX identifies the head office of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A..
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. in Uruguay?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. in Uruguay?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Uruguay with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBVAUYMMXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Uruguay is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BBVAUYMMXXX mean?
BBVA is the bank code of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A., UY stands for Uruguay, MM is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are BBVAUYMM and BBVAUYMMXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BBVAUYMM is the short version of BBVAUYMMXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. in Montevideo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.