SWIFT/BIC code BPPOESM1XXX
BPPOESM1XXX belongs to Banco Privado Portugues, S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPPOESM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPPOESM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Privado Portugues, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Banco Privado Portugues, S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPPO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BPPOESM1XXX?
BPPOESM1XXX identifies the main office of Banco Privado Portugues, S.A. in Madrid, Spain. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Privado Portugues, S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BPPOESM1XXX stand for?
BPPO is the institution code of Banco Privado Portugues, S.A., ES stands for Spain, M1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Banco Privado Portugues, S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BPPOESM1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Privado Portugues, S.A. in Spain, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BPPOESM1 and BPPOESM1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BPPOESM1 is the 8-character version of BPPOESM1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banco Privado Portugues, S.A. in Madrid.
Do I need BPPOESM1XXX for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BPPOESM1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Privado Portugues, S.A. in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.