SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21019
BCPCIT21019 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | Agenzia 2 |
| City | Piacenza |
| 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.
- 019 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 BIC BCPCIT21019?
The code BCPCIT21019 belongs to Agenzia 2, part of Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need BCPCIT21019 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BCPCIT21019.
What do the letters in BCPCIT21019 mean?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 019 is the code of the branch Agenzia 2.
What happens if I enter BCPCIT21019 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCPCIT21019 against the details from Banca di Piacenza before sending.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21019?
BCPCIT21 points to the head office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21019 points to Agenzia 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCPCIT21019 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.