SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21031
BCPCIT21031 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21031 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 031 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | Agenzia 6 |
| City | Piacenza |
| 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.
- 031 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21031?
BCPCIT21031 identifies Agenzia 6, a branch or department of Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BCPCIT21031 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCPCIT21031 against the details from Banca di Piacenza before you confirm.
Does Banca di Piacenza have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca di Piacenza in Italy. All of them are listed on the page of Banca di Piacenza.
How long does it take to send money to Banca di Piacenza in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BCPCIT21031 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BCPCIT21031.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.