SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM1127
BCITITM1127 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Catania, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITM1127 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITM1 |
| Branch code | 127 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | Branch 4 - Viale Mario Rapisardi 455/A |
| City | Catania |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCIT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 127 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 is behind SWIFT code BCITITM1127?
BCITITM1127 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Branch 4 - Viale Mario Rapisardi 455/A, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Catania, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCITITM1127 stand for?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 127 is the code of the branch Branch 4 - Viale Mario Rapisardi 455/A.
Do I need BCITITM1127 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BCITITM1127.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BCITITM1 instead of BCITITM1127?
BCITITM1 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITM1127 is Branch 4 - Viale Mario Rapisardi 455/A. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCITITM1127.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.