SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21042

BCPCIT21042 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy.

BCPCIT21042

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCPCIT21042
8-character codeBCPCIT21
Branch code042
BankBanca di Piacenza
BranchAgenzia 10
CityPiacenza
CountryItaly

The way the Banca di Piacenza SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
042 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BCPCIT21042?

BCPCIT21042 identifies Agenzia 10, part of Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21042?

BCPCIT21 points to the head office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21042 is Agenzia 10. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21042.

Has Banca di Piacenza got 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?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BCPCIT21042 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BCPCIT21042.

What happens if I use BCPCIT21042 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCPCIT21042 against the details from Banca di Piacenza before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.