SWIFT/BIC code MEFFESBBMES
MEFFESBBMES belongs to Bme Clearing in Barcelona, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEFFESBBMES |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEFFESBB |
| Branch code | MES |
| Bank | Bme Clearing |
| Branch | Meff Euro Services |
| City | Barcelona |
| Country | Spain |
How the Bme Clearing SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEFF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MES 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 MEFFESBBMES?
MEFFESBBMES is the SWIFT/BIC code of Meff Euro Services, a unit of Bme Clearing in Barcelona, Spain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need MEFFESBBMES to send euros to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need MEFFESBBMES.
How long does it take to send money to Bme Clearing?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use MEFFESBB instead of MEFFESBBMES?
MEFFESBB is the head office of Bme Clearing, while MEFFESBBMES is Meff Euro Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MEFFESBBMES.
What do the letters in MEFFESBBMES mean?
MEFF is the bank code of Bme Clearing, ES is the ISO code of Spain, BB is the location code and MES is the code of the department Meff Euro Services.
What happens if I use MEFFESBBMES with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MEFFESBBMES with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.