CaixaBank SWIFT Code: CAIXESBB

The SWIFT/BIC code for CaixaBank is CAIXESBB. CAIX identifies CaixaBank, ES stands for Spain, and BB is the Barcelona location code. This code handles international wire transfers to CaixaBank accounts across Spain.

CaixaBank became Spain's largest domestic bank in 2021 after absorbing Bankia. It now serves over 20 million customers through more than 4,000 branches, giving it the largest retail branch network in Spain. The bank traces its origins to La Caixa, a savings bank founded in Barcelona in 1904.

CaixaBank's Domestic Dominance and SEPA Transfers

As Spain's largest retail bank, CaixaBank processes a significant share of the country's international wire transfers. EUR payments within SEPA settle same-day with no additional SWIFT-related fees. The bank is a major entry point for EUR transfers destined for Spanish businesses and individuals.

CaixaBank's retail focus means its international wire volume is skewed toward consumer remittances, property purchases by foreign buyers, and small business payments rather than large institutional flows handled by Santander or BBVA.

Fees and Spanish Transfer Requirements

CaixaBank charges €3 to €25 for incoming international wires depending on the currency and amount. Outgoing international transfers cost €6 to €40. EUR SEPA transfers are free for most account types. Non-EUR conversions carry a spread of 1% to 2.5%.

To send a wire to CaixaBank, provide the recipient's IBAN (starting with ES, 24 characters), the SWIFT code CAIXESBB, and the account holder's full name. CaixaBank's headquarters is at Carrer del Pintor Sorolla 2-4, 46002 Valencia, Spain (operational HQ moved from Barcelona to Valencia in 2017).

How Slash fits in

Slash tracks every international wire across your banking relationships, including payments to and from CaixaBank. Each transaction is automatically categorized and reconciled in your accounting software.

CaixaBank SWIFT Code: CAIXESBB