SWIFT/BIC code ESPBESMMEUX
ESPBESMMEUX belongs to Banco de Espana in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESPBESMMEUX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESPBESMM |
| Branch code | EUX |
| Bank | Banco de Espana |
| Branch | Interncb |
| 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.
- EUX 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 code ESPBESMMEUX?
ESPBESMMEUX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Interncb, 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.
How long does a transfer to Banco de Espana take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESPBESMMEUX for a euro transfer 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 do need ESPBESMMEUX.
What do the letters in ESPBESMMEUX mean?
ESPB is the institution code of Banco de Espana, ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the code for the city or region and EUX is the code of the department Interncb.
What is the best way to send money to Banco de Espana?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Can I use ESPBESMM instead of ESPBESMMEUX?
ESPBESMM points to the head office of Banco de Espana, while ESPBESMMEUX is Interncb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESPBESMMEUX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.