SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21024
BCPCIT21024 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Parma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21024 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 024 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | Parma Crocetta |
| City | Parma |
| 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.
- 024 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 BCPCIT21024?
BCPCIT21024 identifies Parma Crocetta, part of Banca di Piacenza in Parma, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCPCIT21024 stand for?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 024 is the code of the department Parma Crocetta.
How long does a transfer to Banca di Piacenza take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BCPCIT21024 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BCPCIT21024.
What is the best way to send money to Banca di Piacenza?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives 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.