SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21022
BCPCIT21022 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21022 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 022 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | Agenzia 3 |
| City | Piacenza |
| 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.
- 022 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BCPCIT21022?
BCPCIT21022 identifies Agenzia 3, a branch or department of Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banca di Piacenza got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca di Piacenza in Italy. All of them are listed on the page of Banca di Piacenza.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21022?
BCPCIT21 points to the head office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21022 is Agenzia 3. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21022.
What does each part of BCPCIT21022 stand for?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 022 identifies the branch Agenzia 3.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca di Piacenza in Italy?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive 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 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.