SWIFT/BIC code BIMEESM1XXX
BIMEESM1XXX belongs to Banco Internacional, S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIMEESM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIMEESM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Internacional, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Banco Internacional, S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIME Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BIMEESM1XXX?
BIMEESM1XXX identifies the head office of Banco Internacional, S.A. in Madrid, Spain. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Internacional, S.A..
What does each part of BIMEESM1XXX stand for?
BIME is the institution code of Banco Internacional, S.A., ES stands for Spain, M1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Is BIMEESM1 and BIMEESM1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BIMEESM1 is the 8-character version of BIMEESM1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Internacional, S.A. in Madrid.
Do I need BIMEESM1XXX for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BIMEESM1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Internacional, S.A.?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Internacional, S.A.?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.