SWIFT/BIC code CATBESM1XXX
CATBESM1XXX belongs to B.i. Capital A.v.b., S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CATBESM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CATBESM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | B.i. Capital A.v.b., S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
The way the B.i. Capital A.v.b., S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CATB 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CATBESM1XXX?
The code CATBESM1XXX belongs to the main office of B.i. Capital A.v.b., S.A. in Madrid, Spain. Use it when you send money to an account at B.i. Capital A.v.b., S.A..
Are CATBESM1 and CATBESM1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CATBESM1 is the short version of CATBESM1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach B.i. Capital A.v.b., S.A. in Madrid.
Do I need CATBESM1XXX for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CATBESM1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to B.i. Capital A.v.b., S.A. in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does B.i. Capital A.v.b., S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CATBESM1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for B.i. Capital A.v.b., S.A. in Spain, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to B.i. Capital A.v.b., 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.