SWIFT/BIC code GCANES21XXX
GCANES21XXX belongs to Comunidad Autonoma de Canarias in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GCANES21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GCANES21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Comunidad Autonoma de Canarias |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Comunidad Autonoma de Canarias SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GCAN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code GCANES21XXX?
GCANES21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Comunidad Autonoma de Canarias in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Use it when a payment to Comunidad Autonoma de Canarias does not need a specific branch.
Do I need GCANES21XXX 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. For other currencies you still need GCANES21XXX.
What happens if I use GCANES21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GCANES21XXX against the details from Comunidad Autonoma de Canarias before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Comunidad Autonoma de Canarias 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.
Is GCANES21 and GCANES21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. GCANES21 is the short version of GCANES21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Comunidad Autonoma de Canarias in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
What do the letters in GCANES21XXX mean?
GCAN is the institution code of Comunidad Autonoma de Canarias, ES is the ISO code of Spain, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.