SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21039
BCPCIT21039 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21039 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 039 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | Agenzia 8 |
| 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.
- 039 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 BIC BCPCIT21039?
BCPCIT21039 identifies Agenzia 8, a branch or department of Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21039?
BCPCIT21 is the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21039 points to Agenzia 8. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21039.
Has Banca di Piacenza got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banca di Piacenza.
What does each part of BCPCIT21039 stand for?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 039 identifies the branch Agenzia 8.
What happens if I use BCPCIT21039 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCPCIT21039 against the details from Banca di Piacenza before sending.
What is the cheapest 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 specialist providers 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.