SWIFT Code AXAVES21 — AXA AURORA VIDA, BILBAO

About SWIFT Code AXAVES21 — AXA AURORA VIDA, BILBAO

SWIFT code AXAVES21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AXA AURORA VIDA in BILBAO, Spain. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by AXA AURORA VIDA for all outward international remittances from BILBAO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AXAVES21

The code AXAVES21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AXAVES21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AXA AURORA VIDA account in BILBAO, share SWIFT code AXAVES21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at AXA AURORA VIDA, BILBAO must provide SWIFT code AXAVES21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using AXA AURORA VIDA in BILBAO rely on SWIFT code AXAVES21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for AXA AURORA VIDA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AXA AURORA VIDA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AXA AURORA VIDA →

How SWIFT Code AXAVES21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AXAVES21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to AXA AURORA VIDA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AXA AURORA VIDA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AXAVES21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AXAVES21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BILBAO only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Spain.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AXAVES21 directly with AXA AURORA VIDA's BILBAO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.