SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21003
BCPCIT21003 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Borgonovo Val Tidone, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Borgonovo Val Tidone |
| Country | Italy |
The way 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.
- 003 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 BCPCIT21003?
The code BCPCIT21003 belongs to Banca di Piacenza, a unit of Banca di Piacenza in Borgonovo Val Tidone, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Banca di Piacenza got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca di Piacenza in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BCPCIT21003 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 003 identifies the branch Banca di Piacenza.
What is the best way to send money to Banca di Piacenza?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21003?
BCPCIT21 points to the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21003 is Banca di Piacenza. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21003.
Do I need BCPCIT21003 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BCPCIT21003.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.