SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM1451
BCITITM1451 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Milano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITM1451 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITM1 |
| Branch code | 451 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | Branch 51 - Via Amoretti 8/A |
| City | Milano |
| 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.
- 451 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 SWIFT code BCITITM1451?
BCITITM1451 identifies Branch 51 - Via Amoretti 8/A, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Milano, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BCITITM1451 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCITITM1451 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BCITITM1451 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BCITITM1451.
What does each part of BCITITM1451 stand for?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and 451 is the code of the branch Branch 51 - Via Amoretti 8/A.
Can I use BCITITM1 instead of BCITITM1451?
BCITITM1 is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITM1451 points to Branch 51 - Via Amoretti 8/A. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCITITM1451.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.