SWIFT/BIC code BCMRKYK1XXX
BCMRKYK1XXX belongs to BBVA Bancomer, S.A. in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCMRKYK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCMRKYK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BBVA Bancomer, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Cayman Islands |
How the BBVA Bancomer, S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCMR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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 bank uses SWIFT code BCMRKYK1XXX?
BCMRKYK1XXX identifies the headquarters of BBVA Bancomer, S.A. in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. Use it when you send money to an account at BBVA Bancomer, S.A..
Does BBVA Bancomer, S.A. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCMRKYK1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for BBVA Bancomer, S.A. in Cayman Islands, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use BCMRKYK1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCMRKYK1XXX against the details from BBVA Bancomer, S.A. before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to BBVA Bancomer, S.A. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Are BCMRKYK1 and BCMRKYK1XXX the same code?
Yes. BCMRKYK1 is the 8-character version of BCMRKYK1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to BBVA Bancomer, S.A. in Georgetown.
What do the letters in BCMRKYK1XXX mean?
BCMR is the institution code of BBVA Bancomer, S.A., KY stands for Cayman Islands, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.