SWIFT/BIC code CECAESMM066

CECAESMM066 belongs to Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria in Santander, Spain.

CECAESMM066

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCECAESMM066
8-character codeCECAESMM
Branch code066
BankCaja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria
Branch—
CitySantander
CountrySpain

How the Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

CECA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
ES Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
MM Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
066 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 code CECAESMM066?

CECAESMM066 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria, part of Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria in Santander, Spain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in CECAESMM066 mean?

CECA is the bank code of Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria, ES stands for Spain, MM is the location code and 066 identifies the department Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria.

What happens if I use CECAESMM066 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CECAESMM066 against the details from Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria before you confirm.

Does Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, CECAESMM066 is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria in Spain, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Can I use CECAESMM instead of CECAESMM066?

CECAESMM is the main office of Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria, while CECAESMM066 points to Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CECAESMM066 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers 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.