SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21002
BCPCIT21002 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Bettola, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bettola |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca di Piacenza SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 002 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/BIC code BCPCIT21002?
BCPCIT21002 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banca di Piacenza, part of Banca di Piacenza in Bettola, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Do I need BCPCIT21002 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 BCPCIT21002.
What does each part of BCPCIT21002 mean?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 002 identifies the department Banca di Piacenza.
Has Banca di Piacenza got 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Banca di Piacenza in Italy?
Banks often 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.