SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21012
BCPCIT21012 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Pianello Val Tidone, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Pianello 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.
- 012 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 BCPCIT21012?
BCPCIT21012 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banca di Piacenza, a unit of Banca di Piacenza in Pianello Val Tidone, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BCPCIT21012 stand for?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 012 identifies the branch Banca di Piacenza.
What happens if I use BCPCIT21012 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCPCIT21012 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Banca di Piacenza have other 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.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21012?
BCPCIT21 is the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21012 points to Banca di Piacenza. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCPCIT21012 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.