SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21001
BCPCIT21001 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | Agenzia 1 |
| City | Piacenza |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca di Piacenza SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCPC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 SWIFT code BCPCIT21001?
BCPCIT21001 identifies Agenzia 1, a branch or department of Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca di Piacenza in Italy?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Banca di Piacenza have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca di Piacenza in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BCPCIT21001 stand for?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 001 is the code of the department Agenzia 1.
Do I need BCPCIT21001 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BCPCIT21001.
How long does a transfer to Banca di Piacenza take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.