SWIFT/BIC code COURESB1XXX
COURESB1XXX belongs to Banque Courtois in Barcelona, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COURESB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COURESB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Courtois |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Barcelona |
| Country | Spain |
How the Banque Courtois SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COUR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code COURESB1XXX?
COURESB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Banque Courtois in Barcelona, Spain. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque Courtois.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Courtois?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is COURESB1 and COURESB1XXX the same code?
Yes. COURESB1 is the 8-character version of COURESB1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Courtois in Barcelona.
Do I need COURESB1XXX to send euros to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COURESB1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Banque Courtois take in Spain?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Banque Courtois use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – COURESB1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Courtois 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.