SWIFT/BIC code BKBKESMMXXX
BKBKESMMXXX belongs to Bankinter, S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKBKESMMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKBKESMM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bankinter, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Bankinter, S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKBKESMMXXX?
BKBKESMMXXX identifies the main office of Bankinter, S.A. in Madrid, Spain. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bankinter, S.A..
What do the letters in BKBKESMMXXX stand for?
BKBK is the bank code of Bankinter, S.A., ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Are BKBKESMM and BKBKESMMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BKBKESMM is the 8-character version of BKBKESMMXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Bankinter, S.A. in Madrid.
Do I need BKBKESMMXXX to send euros to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BKBKESMMXXX.
How long does a transfer to Bankinter, S.A. take in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BKBKESMMXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKBKESMMXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.