SWIFT/BIC code OCBAESM1XXX
OCBAESM1XXX belongs to Banco Occidental, S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OCBAESM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OCBAESM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Occidental, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Banco Occidental, S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OCBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 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 BIC OCBAESM1XXX?
OCBAESM1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banco Occidental, S.A. in Madrid, Spain. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Occidental, S.A..
What do the letters in OCBAESM1XXX mean?
OCBA is the bank code of Banco Occidental, S.A., ES stands for Spain, M1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Occidental, S.A. in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need OCBAESM1XXX for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need OCBAESM1XXX.
Are OCBAESM1 and OCBAESM1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. OCBAESM1 is the 8-character version of OCBAESM1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Banco Occidental, S.A. in Madrid.
Does Banco Occidental, S.A. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – OCBAESM1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco Occidental, S.A. in Spain, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.