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SWIFT/BIC code BKBKESMMLPS

BKBKESMMLPS belongs to Bankinter, S.A. in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

BKBKESMMLPS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKBKESMMLPS
8-character codeBKBKESMM
Branch codeLPS
BankBankinter, S.A.
Branch—
CityLas Palmas de Gran Canaria
CountrySpain

How the Bankinter, S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
LPS 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 BIC BKBKESMMLPS?

BKBKESMMLPS identifies Bankinter, S.A., a branch or department of Bankinter, S.A. in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Bankinter, S.A. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 18 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bankinter, S.A. in Spain, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bankinter, S.A..

Do I need BKBKESMMLPS to send euros to Spain?

Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BKBKESMMLPS.

How long does it take to send money to Bankinter, S.A.?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BKBKESMM instead of BKBKESMMLPS?

BKBKESMM points to the head office of Bankinter, S.A., while BKBKESMMLPS points to Bankinter, S.A.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKBKESMMLPS if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of BKBKESMMLPS stand for?

BKBK is the institution code of Bankinter, S.A., ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the code for the city or region and LPS identifies the department Bankinter, S.A..

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.