SWIFT/BIC code BCITITMM959
BCITITMM959 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Milano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITMM959 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITMM |
| Branch code | 959 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | H.o. Back Office - Piazza Scala 6 |
| City | Milano |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- 959 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 bank is behind BIC BCITITMM959?
BCITITMM959 is the SWIFT/BIC code of H.o. Back Office - Piazza Scala 6, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Milano, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
What happens if I enter BCITITMM959 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCITITMM959 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need BCITITMM959 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BCITITMM959.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of BCITITMM959 mean?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, MM is the code for the city or region and 959 is the code of the department H.o. Back Office - Piazza Scala 6.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.