SWIFT/BIC code BCITITMM601
BCITITMM601 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Palermo, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITMM601 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITMM |
| Branch code | 601 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | Favorita Branch - Piazza Vittorio Veneto 2/D |
| City | Palermo |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- 601 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 BCITITMM601?
BCITITMM601 identifies Favorita Branch - Piazza Vittorio Veneto 2/D, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Palermo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Italy?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Intesa Sanpaolo SPA got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 553 SWIFT/BIC codes for Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA.
Can I use BCITITMM instead of BCITITMM601?
BCITITMM points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITMM601 points to Favorita Branch - Piazza Vittorio Veneto 2/D. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCITITMM601 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BCITITMM601 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BCITITMM601.
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 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.