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SWIFT/BIC code BCITITMM498

BCITITMM498 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Palermo, Italy.

BCITITMM498

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCITITMM498
8-character codeBCITITMM
Branch code498
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA
BranchPa-Gior.sicilia
CityPalermo
CountryItaly

The way 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).
MM Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
498 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 code BCITITMM498?

BCITITMM498 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pa-Gior.sicilia, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Palermo, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BCITITMM498 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 still need BCITITMM498.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in BCITITMM498 stand for?

BCIT is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT stands for Italy, MM is the location code and 498 identifies the branch Pa-Gior.sicilia.

Can I use BCITITMM instead of BCITITMM498?

BCITITMM points to the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITMM498 is Pa-Gior.sicilia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCITITMM498.

What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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