SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21043
BCPCIT21043 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Castell'arquato, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21043 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 043 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Castell'arquato |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 043 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 uses BIC BCPCIT21043?
BCPCIT21043 identifies Banca di Piacenza, a branch or department of Banca di Piacenza in Castell'arquato, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca di Piacenza?
Banks often 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 BCPCIT21043 mean?
BCPC is the institution code of Banca di Piacenza, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 043 identifies the branch Banca di Piacenza.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21043?
BCPCIT21 points to the head office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21043 points to Banca di Piacenza. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCPCIT21043 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BCPCIT21043 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BCPCIT21043.
How long does a transfer to Banca di Piacenza take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.