SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21011
BCPCIT21011 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Nibbiano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nibbiano |
| 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.
- 011 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 BCPCIT21011?
BCPCIT21011 identifies Banca di Piacenza, part of Banca di Piacenza in Nibbiano, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BCPCIT21011 stand for?
BCPC is the institution code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 011 identifies the branch 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, 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 use BCPCIT21011 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCPCIT21011 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Banca di Piacenza in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Banca di Piacenza take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.