SWIFT Code BKBKESMMLPS — BANKINTER, S.A., LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for BANKINTER, S.A. in LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, Spain. Use this code for international wire transfers.
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
BANKINTER, S.A. · Spain
SWIFT / BIC Code
BKBKESMMLPS
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
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BSR Code
Bank
Branch
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
Country Code
ES
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code BKBKESMMLPS — BANKINTER, S.A., LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
SWIFT code BKBKESMMLPS is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANKINTER, S.A. in LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, 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 BANKINTER, S.A. for all outward international remittances from LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code BKBKESMMLPS
The code BKBKESMMLPS follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | BKBK | 4 letters | Identifies BANKINTER, S.A. as the institution |
| Country Code | ES | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Spain |
| Location Code | MM | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Spain |
| Branch Code | LPS | 3 chars | Identifies the specific LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA branch |
When to Use SWIFT Code BKBKESMMLPS
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your BANKINTER, S.A. account in LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, share SWIFT code BKBKESMMLPS 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 BANKINTER, S.A., LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA must provide SWIFT code BKBKESMMLPS. 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 BANKINTER, S.A. in LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA rely on SWIFT code BKBKESMMLPS for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT BKBKESMMLPS | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANKINTER, S.A. →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANKINTER, S.A. →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANKINTER, S.A. →
How SWIFT Code BKBKESMMLPS Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKBKESMMLPS and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANKINTER, S.A..
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: BANKINTER, S.A. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKBKESMMLPS
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
BKBKESMMLPSuppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA 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 BKBKESMMLPS directly with BANKINTER, S.A.'s LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against BANKINTER, S.A.'s published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
