SWIFT/BIC code BOFAES2XXXX
BOFAES2XXXX belongs to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAES2XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAES2X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFAES2XXXX?
The code BOFAES2XXXX belongs to the head office of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in Madrid, Spain. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited.
Are BOFAES2X and BOFAES2XXXX the same code?
Yes. BOFAES2X is the short version of BOFAES2XXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in Madrid.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOFAES2XXXX to send euros 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 BOFAES2XXXX.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Does Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BOFAES2XXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited in Spain, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.