SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21009
BCPCIT21009 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Gossolengo, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gossolengo |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca di Piacenza SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 009 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21009?
The code BCPCIT21009 belongs to Banca di Piacenza, a unit of Banca di Piacenza in Gossolengo, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21009?
BCPCIT21 points to the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21009 is Banca di Piacenza. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCPCIT21009 if the recipient 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banca di Piacenza.
What happens if I enter BCPCIT21009 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCPCIT21009 against the details from Banca di Piacenza before sending.
Do I need BCPCIT21009 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BCPCIT21009.
How long does it take to send money to Banca di Piacenza?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.