SWIFT/BIC code CAVAESV1XXX

CAVAESV1XXX belongs to Generalitat Valenciana in Valencia, Spain.

CAVAESV1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCAVAESV1XXX
8-character codeCAVAESV1
Branch codeXXX
BankGeneralitat Valenciana
BranchHead office
CityValencia
CountrySpain

How the Generalitat Valenciana SWIFT/BIC works

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

CAVA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
ES Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
V1 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 code CAVAESV1XXX?

CAVAESV1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Generalitat Valenciana in Valencia, Spain. It is the code to use when a payment to Generalitat Valenciana does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I use CAVAESV1XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CAVAESV1XXX against the details from Generalitat Valenciana before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Generalitat Valenciana?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in CAVAESV1XXX mean?

CAVA is the bank code of Generalitat Valenciana, ES is the ISO code of Spain, V1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Does Generalitat Valenciana have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, CAVAESV1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Generalitat Valenciana in Spain, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Do I need CAVAESV1XXX for a euro transfer to Spain?

Spain belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CAVAESV1XXX.

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