SWIFT/BIC code BCOEESMM162
BCOEESMM162 belongs to Caja Rural de Benicarlo in Benicarlo, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCOEESMM162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCOEESMM |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | Caja Rural de Benicarlo |
| Branch | — |
| City | Benicarlo |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Caja Rural de Benicarlo SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCOE 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.
- 162 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BCOEESMM162?
BCOEESMM162 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Caja Rural de Benicarlo, a unit of Caja Rural de Benicarlo in Benicarlo, Spain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BCOEESMM162 mean?
BCOE is the bank code of Caja Rural de Benicarlo, ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the code for the city or region and 162 is the code of the department Caja Rural de Benicarlo.
Can I use BCOEESMM instead of BCOEESMM162?
BCOEESMM is the head office of Caja Rural de Benicarlo, while BCOEESMM162 points to Caja Rural de Benicarlo. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCOEESMM162 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BCOEESMM162 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCOEESMM162 against the details from Caja Rural de Benicarlo before sending.
How long does a transfer to Caja Rural de Benicarlo take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BCOEESMM162 to send euros to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BCOEESMM162.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.