BBVA SWIFT Code: BBVAESMM

The SWIFT/BIC code for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) is BBVAESMM. BBVA identifies the bank, ES stands for Spain (España), and MM is the location code for Madrid, where the bank is headquartered.

BBVA is Spain's second-largest bank by assets and has significant operations across Latin America, particularly in Mexico (through BBVA México, the country's largest bank), Turkey, and South America. The bank serves over 80 million customers globally.

Sending a Wire Transfer to BBVA

To send an international wire to a BBVA account in Spain, you'll need the recipient's IBAN (Spanish IBANs start with ES followed by 22 characters), the SWIFT code BBVAESMM, and the recipient's full name. BBVA's head office address is Calle Azul 4, 28050 Madrid, Spain.

EUR transfers from SEPA countries settle within one business day. Non-SEPA international wires take 1 to 3 business days. Transfers to BBVA México use a different SWIFT code (BCMRMXMM).

BBVA Wire Transfer Fees

BBVA processes SEPA transfers at minimal or no cost for standard credit transfers. International wires outside the SEPA zone carry fees ranging from EUR 15 to EUR 45 depending on the currency and transfer amount.

BBVA's strong presence in both Spain and Latin America makes it a commonly used corridor for EUR-to-MXN, EUR-to-COP, and EUR-to-PEN transfers. Direct correspondent relationships in these markets can result in faster processing and lower intermediary fees.

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BBVA SWIFT Code: BBVAESMM