SWIFT/BIC code CECAESMM081
CECAESMM081 belongs to Caixa D'estalvis del Penedes in Vilafranca del Penedes, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CECAESMM081 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CECAESMM |
| Branch code | 081 |
| Bank | Caixa D'estalvis del Penedes |
| Branch | Barcelona |
| City | Vilafranca del Penedes |
| Country | Spain |
How the Caixa D'estalvis del Penedes 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.
- 081 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 uses BIC CECAESMM081?
CECAESMM081 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barcelona, a unit of Caixa D'estalvis del Penedes in Vilafranca del Penedes, Spain. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Caixa D'estalvis del Penedes use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CECAESMM081 is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Caixa D'estalvis del Penedes in Spain, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need CECAESMM081 for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CECAESMM081.
How long does it take to send money to Caixa D'estalvis del Penedes in Spain?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Caixa D'estalvis del Penedes?
Many banks 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.
What happens if I use CECAESMM081 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CECAESMM081 against the details from Caixa D'estalvis del Penedes before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.