SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21005
BCPCIT21005 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Castelvetro Piacentino, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Castelvetro Piacentino |
| 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.
- 005 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 BCPCIT21005?
BCPCIT21005 identifies Banca di Piacenza, part of Banca di Piacenza in Castelvetro Piacentino, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banca di Piacenza got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca di Piacenza in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BCPCIT21005 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BCPCIT21005.
How long does a transfer to Banca di Piacenza take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21005?
BCPCIT21 points to the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21005 is Banca di Piacenza. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21005.
What do the letters in BCPCIT21005 stand for?
BCPC is the institution code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 005 identifies the branch Banca di Piacenza.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.