SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21029
BCPCIT21029 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Rivergaro, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21029 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 029 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rivergaro |
| Country | Italy |
The way 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.
- 029 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 uses SWIFT code BCPCIT21029?
BCPCIT21029 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banca di Piacenza, part of Banca di Piacenza in Rivergaro, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BCPCIT21029 stand for?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 029 identifies the branch Banca di Piacenza.
What happens if I enter BCPCIT21029 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCPCIT21029 against the details from Banca di Piacenza before sending.
Do I need BCPCIT21029 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BCPCIT21029.
How long does a transfer to Banca di Piacenza take?
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 BCPCIT21029?
BCPCIT21 points to the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21029 is Banca di Piacenza. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21029.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.