UCJAES2M — UNICAJA BANCO, S.A.
UCJAES2M is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNICAJA BANCO, S.A. in MALAGA, Spain — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
UCJAES2M is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNICAJA BANCO, S.A. in MALAGA, Spain. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UNICAJA BANCO, S.A. |
| Country | Spain (ES) |
| Location Code | 2M |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code UCJAES2M belong to?
The SWIFT code UCJAES2M identifies UNICAJA BANCO, S.A. in MALAGA, Spain. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code UCJAES2M mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UCJAES2M are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UCJA) represent the bank code for UNICAJA BANCO, S.A.; characters 5-6 (ES) indicate the country code for Spain; characters 7-8 (2M) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code UCJAES2M active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UCJAES2M is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2M' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code UCJAES2M instead of UCJAES2M?
Yes. The 8-character code UCJAES2M represents the primary headquarters of UNICAJA BANCO, S.A.. The 11-character code UCJAES2M targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UCJAES2M (or UCJAES2MXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to UCJAES2M?
The physical address registered for UCJAES2M is: AVENIDA DE ANDALUCIA 10-12, 29007, MALAGA, Spain. 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).