SWIFT/BIC code BAPPIT21R12

BAPPIT21R12 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA in Parma, Italy.

BAPPIT21R12

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBAPPIT21R12
8-character codeBAPPIT21
Branch codeR12
BankBanco Bpm SPA
BranchParma AG. 6
CityParma
CountryItaly

The way 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.
R12 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 BIC BAPPIT21R12?

BAPPIT21R12 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Parma AG. 6, part of Banco Bpm SPA in Parma, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BAPPIT21R12 stand for?

BAPP is the bank code of Banco Bpm SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and R12 is the code of the department Parma AG. 6.

Do I need BAPPIT21R12 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BAPPIT21R12.

How long does a transfer to Banco Bpm SPA take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BAPPIT21 instead of BAPPIT21R12?

BAPPIT21 points to the head office of Banco Bpm SPA, while BAPPIT21R12 is Parma AG. 6. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BAPPIT21R12 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BAPPIT21R12 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BAPPIT21R12 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.