SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21017
BCPCIT21017 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Vernasca, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Vernasca |
| 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.
- 017 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21017?
BCPCIT21017 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banca di Piacenza, a branch or department of Banca di Piacenza in Vernasca, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Banca di Piacenza got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BCPCIT21017 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCPCIT21017 against the details from Banca di Piacenza before sending.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21017?
BCPCIT21 points to the head office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21017 is Banca di Piacenza. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCPCIT21017 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BCPCIT21017 stand for?
BCPC is the institution code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 017 identifies the department Banca di Piacenza.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca di Piacenza?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check 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.