IBAN for BBVA
BBVA is a major bank in Spain. IBANs at BBVA are 24 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESMMXXX. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria. Bank code 0182.
BBVA
Spain · EUR
How to Pay BBVA in Spain via Bitwage
Spain is in the SEPA zone. Bitwage routes payments to BBVA accounts via SEPA instant transfer — typically settling in under 10 seconds, with fees far below a SWIFT wire.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your Spain contractor. Enter their BBVA IBAN (24 characters) and SWIFT code BBVAESMMXXX.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD to EUR and routes via SEPA. Your contractor's BBVA account is credited — typically same day.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to Spain may require standard EU AML checks and contractor W-8BEN documentation. Bitwage handles this automatically for all Spain payments.
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BBVA IBAN FAQ
Common questions about BBVA IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying Spain contractors.
BBVA IBANs are 24 characters long and start with ES. A typical example is ES80 0182 4000 1901 6012 3456. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria. Bank code 0182. For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code BBVAESMMXXX.
The SWIFT/BIC code for BBVA is <strong>BBVAESMMXXX</strong>. This identifies BBVA on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's BBVA IBAN to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Since Spain is in the SEPA bank transfer zone, Bitwage routes the payment via SEPA instant — typically settling in seconds at near-zero cost. No SWIFT wire fee.
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