SWIFT/BIC code CGDIESMMXXX
CGDIESMMXXX belongs to Banco Caixa Geral in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CGDIESMMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CGDIESMM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Caixa Geral |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Banco Caixa Geral SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CGDI 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.
- 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 CGDIESMMXXX?
CGDIESMMXXX identifies the head office of Banco Caixa Geral in Madrid, Spain. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Caixa Geral.
What do the letters in CGDIESMMXXX stand for?
CGDI is the institution code of Banco Caixa Geral, ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Are CGDIESMM and CGDIESMMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CGDIESMM is the short version of CGDIESMMXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Caixa Geral in Madrid.
Do I need CGDIESMMXXX to send euros to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CGDIESMMXXX.
How long does a transfer to Banco Caixa Geral take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Banco Caixa Geral use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CGDIESMMXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Caixa Geral in Spain, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.