SWIFT/BIC code BAPPIT21297

BAPPIT21297 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA in Acireale, Italy.

BAPPIT21297

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBAPPIT21297
8-character codeBAPPIT21
Branch code297
BankBanco Bpm SPA
BranchAcireale
CityAcireale
CountryItaly

How the Banco Bpm SPA SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BAPP Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
297 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind SWIFT code BAPPIT21297?

The code BAPPIT21297 belongs to Acireale, part of Banco Bpm SPA in Acireale, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Banco Bpm SPA in Italy?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BAPPIT21297 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BAPPIT21297.

What does each part of BAPPIT21297 mean?

BAPP is the bank code of Banco Bpm SPA, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 297 identifies the branch Acireale.

Can I use BAPPIT21 instead of BAPPIT21297?

BAPPIT21 is the main office of Banco Bpm SPA, while BAPPIT21297 is Acireale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BAPPIT21297 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter BAPPIT21297 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BAPPIT21297 with the recipient before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.