SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM1701
BCITITM1701 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Roma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITM1701 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITM1 |
| Branch code | 701 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | Branch 1 - Viale Cesare Pavese 397 |
| City | Roma |
| 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.
- 701 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 code BCITITM1701?
BCITITM1701 identifies Branch 1 - Viale Cesare Pavese 397, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Roma, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BCITITM1701 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCITITM1701 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need BCITITM1701 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BCITITM1701.
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.
What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BCITITM1 instead of BCITITM1701?
BCITITM1 is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITM1701 points to Branch 1 - Viale Cesare Pavese 397. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCITITM1701.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.