SWIFT/BIC code BAPPIT21AL5
BAPPIT21AL5 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA in Castel Mella, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAPPIT21AL5 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAPPIT21 |
| Branch code | AL5 |
| Bank | Banco Bpm SPA |
| Branch | Castel Mella |
| City | Castel Mella |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- AL5 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 uses SWIFT code BAPPIT21AL5?
The code BAPPIT21AL5 belongs to Castel Mella, a unit of Banco Bpm SPA in Castel Mella, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bpm SPA in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BAPPIT21AL5 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BAPPIT21AL5.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Bpm SPA in Italy?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BAPPIT21AL5 stand for?
BAPP is the institution code of Banco Bpm SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and AL5 is the code of the department Castel Mella.
Can I use BAPPIT21 instead of BAPPIT21AL5?
BAPPIT21 points to the head office of Banco Bpm SPA, while BAPPIT21AL5 is Castel Mella. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BAPPIT21AL5 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.