SWIFT/BIC code BCITITMME61
BCITITMME61 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Brescia, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITMME61 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITMM |
| Branch code | E61 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | Filiale Imprese Brescia |
| City | Brescia |
| 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.
- E61 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 uses SWIFT code BCITITMME61?
BCITITMME61 identifies Filiale Imprese Brescia, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Brescia, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BCITITMME61 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BCITITMME61.
What does each part of BCITITMME61 mean?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT stands for Italy, MM is the code for the city or region and E61 is the code of the department Filiale Imprese Brescia.
What happens if I enter BCITITMME61 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCITITMME61 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.