SWIFT/BIC code BAPPIT21AX5
BAPPIT21AX5 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA in Milano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAPPIT21AX5 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAPPIT21 |
| Branch code | AX5 |
| Bank | Banco Bpm SPA |
| Branch | Milano AG. 39 |
| City | Milano |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banco Bpm SPA SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- AX5 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BAPPIT21AX5?
The code BAPPIT21AX5 belongs to Milano AG. 39, a unit of Banco Bpm SPA in Milano, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BAPPIT21AX5 stand for?
BAPP is the bank code of Banco Bpm SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and AX5 is the code of the department Milano AG. 39.
Do I need BAPPIT21AX5 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BAPPIT21AX5.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bpm SPA?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BAPPIT21AX5 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BAPPIT21AX5 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BAPPIT21 instead of BAPPIT21AX5?
BAPPIT21 points to the main office of Banco Bpm SPA, while BAPPIT21AX5 points to Milano AG. 39. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BAPPIT21AX5 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.