SWIFT/BIC code BKBKESMMFON
BKBKESMMFON belongs to Bankinter, S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKBKESMMFON |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKBKESMM |
| Branch code | FON |
| Bank | Bankinter, S.A. |
| Branch | Funds Department |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Bankinter, S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKBK 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.
- FON 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKBKESMMFON?
The code BKBKESMMFON belongs to Funds Department, part of Bankinter, S.A. in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bankinter, S.A. in Spain?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bankinter, S.A. take in Spain?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BKBKESMMFON for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BKBKESMMFON.
Can I use BKBKESMM instead of BKBKESMMFON?
BKBKESMM is the main office of Bankinter, S.A., while BKBKESMMFON points to Funds Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKBKESMMFON.
What does each part of BKBKESMMFON mean?
BKBK is the institution code of Bankinter, S.A., ES stands for Spain, MM is the code for the city or region and FON identifies the branch Funds Department.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.