SWIFT/BIC code BAPPIT21P54
BAPPIT21P54 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA in Messina, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAPPIT21P54 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAPPIT21 |
| Branch code | P54 |
| Bank | Banco Bpm SPA |
| Branch | Messina |
| City | Messina |
| Country | Italy |
The way 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.
- P54 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 branch uses SWIFT code BAPPIT21P54?
BAPPIT21P54 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Messina, a unit of Banco Bpm SPA in Messina, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BAPPIT21P54 stand for?
BAPP is the bank code of Banco Bpm SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and P54 is the code of the branch Messina.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Bpm SPA?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BAPPIT21P54 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BAPPIT21P54.
How long does a transfer to Banco Bpm SPA take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BAPPIT21 instead of BAPPIT21P54?
BAPPIT21 points to the head office of Banco Bpm SPA, while BAPPIT21P54 points to Messina. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BAPPIT21P54.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.