SWIFT/BIC code FCOTESB1XXX
FCOTESB1XXX belongs to Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas in Barcelona, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCOTESB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCOTESB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Barcelona |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCOT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC FCOTESB1XXX?
FCOTESB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas in Barcelona, Spain. Use it when you send money to an account at Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas.
What is the best way to send money to Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas in Spain?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are FCOTESB1 and FCOTESB1XXX the same code?
Yes. FCOTESB1 is the 8-character version of FCOTESB1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas in Barcelona.
Do I need FCOTESB1XXX 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. If you send another currency you do need FCOTESB1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas take in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in FCOTESB1XXX stand for?
FCOT is the institution code of Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas, ES is the ISO code of Spain, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.