SWIFT/BIC code BKAUESM1XXX
BKAUESM1XXX belongs to Bank Austria Creditanstalt International AG in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUESM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUESM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Austria Creditanstalt International AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Bank Austria Creditanstalt International AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKAU 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
Which institution is behind BIC BKAUESM1XXX?
BKAUESM1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank Austria Creditanstalt International AG in Madrid, Spain. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank Austria Creditanstalt International AG does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Austria Creditanstalt International AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does Bank Austria Creditanstalt International AG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKAUESM1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank Austria Creditanstalt International AG in Spain, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of BKAUESM1XXX mean?
BKAU is the bank code of Bank Austria Creditanstalt International AG, ES is the ISO code of Spain, M1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter BKAUESM1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKAUESM1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BKAUESM1XXX to send euros to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BKAUESM1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.