SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21021
BCPCIT21021 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Bobbio, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21021 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 021 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bobbio |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca di Piacenza SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 021 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 code BCPCIT21021?
BCPCIT21021 identifies Banca di Piacenza, a branch or department of Banca di Piacenza in Bobbio, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banca di Piacenza?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Does Banca di Piacenza have 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.
Do I need BCPCIT21021 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BCPCIT21021.
How long does it take to send money to Banca di Piacenza in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21021?
BCPCIT21 points to the head office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21021 is Banca di Piacenza. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCPCIT21021 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.