SWIFT/BIC code ESPBESM1CPM
ESPBESM1CPM belongs to Banco de Espana in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESPBESM1CPM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESPBESM1 |
| Branch code | CPM |
| Bank | Banco de Espana |
| Branch | Cpm |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Banco de Espana SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ESPB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CPM 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 ESPBESM1CPM?
The code ESPBESM1CPM belongs to Cpm, part of Banco de Espana in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ESPBESM1CPM incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESPBESM1CPM with the recipient before sending.
Do I need ESPBESM1CPM 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. If you send another currency you do need ESPBESM1CPM.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Espana?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Banco de Espana got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 56 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Espana in Spain, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of ESPBESM1CPM mean?
ESPB is the bank code of Banco de Espana, ES is the ISO code of Spain, M1 is the code for the city or region and CPM is the code of the branch Cpm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.