SWIFT/BIC code BCITITMM378

BCITITMM378 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in San Donato Milanese, Italy.

BCITITMM378

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCITITMM378
8-character codeBCITITMM
Branch code378
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA
BranchMilano-Saipem
CitySan Donato Milanese
CountryItaly

How 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).
MM Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
378 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/BIC code BCITITMM378?

The code BCITITMM378 belongs to Milano-Saipem, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in San Donato Milanese, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BCITITMM378 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BCITITMM378.

How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BCITITMM instead of BCITITMM378?

BCITITMM is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITMM378 is Milano-Saipem. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCITITMM378.

What do the letters in BCITITMM378 stand for?

BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT stands for Italy, MM is the location code and 378 identifies the department Milano-Saipem.

What happens if I enter BCITITMM378 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCITITMM378 with the recipient before you confirm.

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