SWIFT/BIC code POPUESMMXXX
POPUESMMXXX belongs to Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POPUESMMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POPUESMM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POPU 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.
- 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 POPUESMMXXX?
POPUESMMXXX identifies the main office of Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. in Madrid, Spain. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use POPUESMMXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check POPUESMMXXX against the details from Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. before sending.
What do the letters in POPUESMMXXX mean?
POPU is the bank code of Banco Popular Espanol, S.A., ES stands for Spain, MM is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Is POPUESMM and POPUESMMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. POPUESMM is the short version of POPUESMMXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. in Madrid.
How long does a transfer to Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. 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.
Do I need POPUESMMXXX to send euros to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need POPUESMMXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.