SWIFT Code CAGCES21 — XUNTA DE GALICIA, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

About SWIFT Code CAGCES21 — XUNTA DE GALICIA, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

SWIFT code CAGCES21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for XUNTA DE GALICIA in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, 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 XUNTA DE GALICIA for all outward international remittances from SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CAGCES21

The code CAGCES21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CAGCES21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your XUNTA DE GALICIA account in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, share SWIFT code CAGCES21 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 XUNTA DE GALICIA, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA must provide SWIFT code CAGCES21. 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 XUNTA DE GALICIA in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA rely on SWIFT code CAGCES21 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 XUNTA DE GALICIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for XUNTA DE GALICIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for XUNTA DE GALICIA →

How SWIFT Code CAGCES21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CAGCES21 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 XUNTA DE GALICIA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: XUNTA DE GALICIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CAGCES21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CAGCES21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA 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 CAGCES21 directly with XUNTA DE GALICIA's SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.