BBVAUYMM — BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY S.A.
BBVAUYMM is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY S.A. in MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BBVAUYMM is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY S.A. in MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY S.A. |
| Country | Uruguay (UY) |
| Location Code | MM |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BBVAUYMM belong to?
The SWIFT code BBVAUYMM identifies BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY S.A. in MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BBVAUYMM mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BBVAUYMM are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BBVA) represent the bank code for BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY S.A.; characters 5-6 (UY) indicate the country code for Uruguay; characters 7-8 (MM) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BBVAUYMM active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BBVAUYMM is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'MM' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BBVAUYMM instead of BBVAUYMM?
Yes. The 8-character code BBVAUYMM represents the primary headquarters of BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY S.A.. The 11-character code BBVAUYMM targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BBVAUYMM (or BBVAUYMMXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BBVAUYMM?
The physical address registered for BBVAUYMM is: 25 DE MAYO, ESQUINA ZAQBALA 401, 11000, MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).