SWIFT/BIC code BKBKESMMTEN
BKBKESMMTEN belongs to Bankinter, S.A. in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKBKESMMTEN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKBKESMM |
| Branch code | TEN |
| Bank | Bankinter, S.A. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Country | Spain |
The way 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.
- TEN 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 BKBKESMMTEN?
The code BKBKESMMTEN belongs to Bankinter, S.A., a branch or department of Bankinter, S.A. in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BKBKESMMTEN incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKBKESMMTEN with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bankinter, S.A.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BKBKESMM instead of BKBKESMMTEN?
BKBKESMM points to the main office of Bankinter, S.A., while BKBKESMMTEN points to Bankinter, S.A.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKBKESMMTEN.
What do the letters in BKBKESMMTEN 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 TEN identifies the department Bankinter, S.A..
Do I need BKBKESMMTEN for a euro transfer 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 BKBKESMMTEN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.