SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM1603
BCITITM1603 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Palermo, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITM1603 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITM1 |
| Branch code | 603 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | Maqueda Branch - Via Roma 8 |
| City | Palermo |
| 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.
- 603 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM1603?
BCITITM1603 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Maqueda Branch - Via Roma 8, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Palermo, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCITITM1 instead of BCITITM1603?
BCITITM1 is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITM1603 is Maqueda Branch - Via Roma 8. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCITITM1603 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BCITITM1603 mean?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 603 is the code of the branch Maqueda Branch - Via Roma 8.
Do I need BCITITM1603 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BCITITM1603.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA?
Many banks 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.