SWIFT/BIC code BAPPIT21P40

BAPPIT21P40 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA in Palermo, Italy.

BAPPIT21P40

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBAPPIT21P40
8-character codeBAPPIT21
Branch codeP40
BankBanco Bpm SPA
BranchPalermo AG. 6
CityPalermo
CountryItaly

How the Banco Bpm SPA SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
P40 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BAPPIT21P40?

BAPPIT21P40 identifies Palermo AG. 6, a unit of Banco Bpm SPA in Palermo, 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?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BAPPIT21P40 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BAPPIT21P40.

What happens if I use BAPPIT21P40 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BAPPIT21P40 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BAPPIT21P40 mean?

BAPP is the institution code of Banco Bpm SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and P40 is the code of the branch Palermo AG. 6.

Can I use BAPPIT21 instead of BAPPIT21P40?

BAPPIT21 is the main office of Banco Bpm SPA, while BAPPIT21P40 is Palermo AG. 6. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BAPPIT21P40 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.