SWIFT/BIC code BCITITMM050

BCITITMM050 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Biella, Italy.

BCITITMM050

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCITITMM050
8-character codeBCITITMM
Branch code050
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA
BranchVia Italia 17/C
CityBiella
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).
MM Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
050 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCITITMM050?

The code BCITITMM050 belongs to Via Italia 17/C, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Biella, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BCITITMM050 mean?

BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, MM is the location code and 050 is the code of the department Via Italia 17/C.

Can I use BCITITMM instead of BCITITMM050?

BCITITMM points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITMM050 is Via Italia 17/C. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCITITMM050.

Do I need BCITITMM050 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BCITITMM050.

How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA take in Italy?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest 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 transfer services before you send.

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