SWIFT/BIC code BMSXMXM1NAS

BMSXMXM1NAS belongs to Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander in Mexico, Mexico.

BMSXMXM1NAS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBMSXMXM1NAS
8-character codeBMSXMXM1
Branch codeNAS
BankBanco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander
Branch—
CityMexico
CountryMexico

The way the Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BMSX Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
MX Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
NAS 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 code BMSXMXM1NAS?

The code BMSXMXM1NAS belongs to Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander, a branch or department of Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander in Mexico, Mexico. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander take?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BMSXMXM1NAS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Mexico uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of BMSXMXM1NAS stand for?

BMSX is the institution code of Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander, MX is the ISO code of Mexico, M1 is the location code and NAS is the code of the department Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander.

What is the best way to send money to Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander in Mexico?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Mexican Peso with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use BMSXMXM1 instead of BMSXMXM1NAS?

BMSXMXM1 points to the main office of Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander, while BMSXMXM1NAS is Banco Santander (Mexico), S.a., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Santander. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BMSXMXM1NAS if the recipient asks for it.

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