Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Kutxabank S.A.?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Kutxabank S.A. is BASKES2B. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Kutxabank S.A.?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Kutxabank S.A., provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code BASKES2B (BILBAO, Spain) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Kutxabank S.A. a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kutxabank S.A. is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code BASKES2B mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code BASKES2B: "BASK" is the institution code identifying Kutxabank S.A., "ES" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Spain, and "2B" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

BASKES2B

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