SWIFT/BIC code ESPBESMMHIT
ESPBESMMHIT belongs to Banco de Espana in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESPBESMMHIT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESPBESMM |
| Branch code | HIT |
| Bank | Banco de Espana |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- HIT 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 ESPBESMMHIT?
ESPBESMMHIT identifies Banco de Espana, a unit of Banco de Espana in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banco de Espana take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESPBESMMHIT for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESPBESMMHIT.
What does each part of ESPBESMMHIT mean?
ESPB is the bank code of Banco de Espana, ES stands for Spain, MM is the location code and HIT is the code of the branch Banco de Espana.
Can I use ESPBESMM instead of ESPBESMMHIT?
ESPBESMM is the main office of Banco de Espana, while ESPBESMMHIT is Banco de Espana. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESPBESMMHIT.
What is the best way to send money to Banco de Espana?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.