SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM1263
BCITITM1263 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Messina, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITM1263 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITM1 |
| Branch code | 263 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | Branch 4 - Via G.longo 2 Ang Via Borzi' |
| City | Messina |
| Country | Italy |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 263 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 uses BIC BCITITM1263?
BCITITM1263 identifies Branch 4 - Via G.longo 2 Ang Via Borzi', a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Messina, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BCITITM1263 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCITITM1263 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA before you confirm.
What do the letters in BCITITM1263 mean?
BCIT is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 263 identifies the department Branch 4 - Via G.longo 2 Ang Via Borzi'.
Can I use BCITITM1 instead of BCITITM1263?
BCITITM1 is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITM1263 points to Branch 4 - Via G.longo 2 Ang Via Borzi'. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCITITM1263 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BCITITM1263 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BCITITM1263.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Italy?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.