SWIFT Code STOLESM1 — BANCO SBS-AGRO, MADRID

About SWIFT Code STOLESM1 — BANCO SBS-AGRO, MADRID

SWIFT code STOLESM1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANCO SBS-AGRO in MADRID, 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 BANCO SBS-AGRO for all outward international remittances from MADRID. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code STOLESM1

The code STOLESM1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code STOLESM1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANCO SBS-AGRO account in MADRID, share SWIFT code STOLESM1 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 BANCO SBS-AGRO, MADRID must provide SWIFT code STOLESM1. 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 BANCO SBS-AGRO in MADRID rely on SWIFT code STOLESM1 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 BANCO SBS-AGRO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANCO SBS-AGRO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANCO SBS-AGRO →

How SWIFT Code STOLESM1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code STOLESM1 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 BANCO SBS-AGRO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANCO SBS-AGRO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code STOLESM1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter STOLESM1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MADRID 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 STOLESM1 directly with BANCO SBS-AGRO's MADRID branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.