SWIFT/BIC code BCITITMMREL
BCITITMMREL belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Milano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITMMREL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITMM |
| Branch code | REL |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | International Banking |
| City | Milano |
| Country | Italy |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- REL 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/BIC code BCITITMMREL?
The code BCITITMMREL belongs to International Banking, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Milano, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BCITITMMREL incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCITITMMREL against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA?
Many banks 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.
What does each part of BCITITMMREL stand for?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, MM is the location code and REL identifies the branch International Banking.
Do I need BCITITMMREL for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need BCITITMMREL.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.