SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM1241

BCITITM1241 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Lecce, Italy.

BCITITM1241

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCITITM1241
8-character codeBCITITM1
Branch code241
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA
BranchBranch 1 - Via Lodovico Ariosto 68
CityLecce
CountryItaly

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.
241 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/BIC code BCITITM1241?

BCITITM1241 identifies Branch 1 - Via Lodovico Ariosto 68, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Lecce, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BCITITM1241 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BCITITM1241.

How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA take in Italy?

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

What does each part of BCITITM1241 stand for?

BCIT is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and 241 is the code of the department Branch 1 - Via Lodovico Ariosto 68.

What happens if I use BCITITM1241 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCITITM1241 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BCITITM1 instead of BCITITM1241?

BCITITM1 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITM1241 is Branch 1 - Via Lodovico Ariosto 68. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCITITM1241 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.