SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM3897
BCITITM3897 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking SPA in Firenze, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITM3897 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITM3 |
| Branch code | 897 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking SPA |
| Branch | Dc Op Corporate Estero Firenze |
| City | Firenze |
| Country | Italy |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking 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).
- M3 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 897 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 SWIFT code BCITITM3897?
The code BCITITM3897 belongs to Dc Op Corporate Estero Firenze, part of Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking SPA in Firenze, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BCITITM3897 mean?
BCIT is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M3 is the location code and 897 is the code of the branch Dc Op Corporate Estero Firenze.
Can I use BCITITM3 instead of BCITITM3897?
BCITITM3 is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking SPA, while BCITITM3897 points to Dc Op Corporate Estero Firenze. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCITITM3897 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking SPA in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking SPA?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BCITITM3897 to send euros 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 BCITITM3897.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.