SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21038
BCPCIT21038 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in San Giorgio Piacentino, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21038 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 038 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | San Giorgio Piacentino |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 038 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21038?
BCPCIT21038 identifies Banca di Piacenza, a unit of Banca di Piacenza in San Giorgio Piacentino, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca di Piacenza?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BCPCIT21038 mean?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 038 is the code of the branch Banca di Piacenza.
Do I need BCPCIT21038 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BCPCIT21038.
How long does a transfer to Banca di Piacenza take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21038?
BCPCIT21 is the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21038 points to Banca di Piacenza. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21038.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.