SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21040
BCPCIT21040 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Gragnano Trebbiense, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 040 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gragnano Trebbiense |
| 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.
- 040 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 BIC BCPCIT21040?
BCPCIT21040 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banca di Piacenza, a branch or department of Banca di Piacenza in Gragnano Trebbiense, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banca di Piacenza in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BCPCIT21040 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BCPCIT21040.
What do the letters in BCPCIT21040 stand for?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 040 is the code of the branch Banca di Piacenza.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca di Piacenza in Italy?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21040?
BCPCIT21 is the head office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21040 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 BCPCIT21040.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.