SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM1788

BCITITM1788 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Augusta, Italy.

BCITITM1788

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCITITM1788
8-character codeBCITITM1
Branch code788
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA
BranchBranch 1 - Viale Italia 262/264
CityAugusta
CountryItaly

How the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA SWIFT/BIC works

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.
788 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 is behind BIC BCITITM1788?

BCITITM1788 identifies Branch 1 - Viale Italia 262/264, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Augusta, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BCITITM1788 stand for?

BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 788 is the code of the branch Branch 1 - Viale Italia 262/264.

Can I use BCITITM1 instead of BCITITM1788?

BCITITM1 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITM1788 is Branch 1 - Viale Italia 262/264. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCITITM1788 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Italy?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use BCITITM1788 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCITITM1788 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA before you confirm.

Do I need BCITITM1788 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BCITITM1788.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.