SWIFT/BIC code BCITITMM988
BCITITMM988 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Roma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITMM988 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITMM |
| Branch code | 988 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | Fil Pubblic Finance |
| City | Roma |
| Country | Italy |
The way 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.
- 988 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 BIC BCITITMM988?
BCITITMM988 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fil Pubblic Finance, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Roma, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BCITITMM instead of BCITITMM988?
BCITITMM points to the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, while BCITITMM988 is Fil Pubblic Finance. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCITITMM988 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BCITITMM988 stand for?
BCIT is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, MM is the code for the city or region and 988 is the code of the branch Fil Pubblic Finance.
Do I need BCITITMM988 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BCITITMM988.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Italy?
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 – 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.