SWIFT Code MSTAESM1 — MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA., MADRID

About SWIFT Code MSTAESM1 — MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA., MADRID

SWIFT code MSTAESM1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA. 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 MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA. 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 MSTAESM1

The code MSTAESM1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MSTAESM1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA. account in MADRID, share SWIFT code MSTAESM1 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 MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA., MADRID must provide SWIFT code MSTAESM1. 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 MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA. in MADRID rely on SWIFT code MSTAESM1 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 MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA. →

How SWIFT Code MSTAESM1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MSTAESM1 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 MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MSTAESM1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MSTAESM1 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 MSTAESM1 directly with MORGAN STANLEY SV. SA.'s MADRID branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.