SWIFT/BIC code ESPBESMMC04
ESPBESMMC04 belongs to Banco de Espana in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESPBESMMC04 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESPBESMM |
| Branch code | C04 |
| Bank | Banco de Espana |
| Branch | C03 |
| 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).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- C04 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 SWIFT/BIC code ESPBESMMC04?
The code ESPBESMMC04 belongs to C03, a branch or department of Banco de Espana in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Banco de Espana have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banco de Espana.
What do the letters in ESPBESMMC04 stand for?
ESPB is the bank code of Banco de Espana, ES stands for Spain, MM is the location code and C04 identifies the branch C03.
Can I use ESPBESMM instead of ESPBESMMC04?
ESPBESMM points to the head office of Banco de Espana, while ESPBESMMC04 is C03. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESPBESMMC04 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter ESPBESMMC04 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESPBESMMC04 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need ESPBESMMC04 to send euros to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ESPBESMMC04.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.