SWIFT/BIC code BAPPIT21P70
BAPPIT21P70 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA in Catania, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAPPIT21P70 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAPPIT21 |
| Branch code | P70 |
| Bank | Banco Bpm SPA |
| Branch | Catania |
| City | Catania |
| 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.
- P70 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 BAPPIT21P70?
BAPPIT21P70 identifies Catania, part of Banco Bpm SPA in Catania, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BAPPIT21P70 mean?
BAPP is the institution code of Banco Bpm SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and P70 is the code of the branch Catania.
Do I need BAPPIT21P70 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BAPPIT21P70.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bpm SPA?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BAPPIT21 instead of BAPPIT21P70?
BAPPIT21 is the main office of Banco Bpm SPA, while BAPPIT21P70 is Catania. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BAPPIT21P70.
What happens if I use BAPPIT21P70 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BAPPIT21P70 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.