SWIFT/BIC code ESPBESMMC13
ESPBESMMC13 belongs to Banco de Espana in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESPBESMMC13 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESPBESMM |
| Branch code | C13 |
| Bank | Banco de Espana |
| Branch | C13 |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the Banco de Espana SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- C13 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 branch uses BIC ESPBESMMC13?
ESPBESMMC13 is the SWIFT/BIC code of C13, part of Banco de Espana in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Banco de Espana.
What happens if I enter ESPBESMMC13 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESPBESMMC13 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of ESPBESMMC13 mean?
ESPB is the bank code of Banco de Espana, ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the code for the city or region and C13 identifies the department C13.
Do I need ESPBESMMC13 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 ESPBESMMC13.
How long does a transfer to Banco de Espana take in Spain?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.