SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21046
BCPCIT21046 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Fidenza, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21046 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 046 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Fidenza |
| 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.
- 046 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 uses SWIFT code BCPCIT21046?
BCPCIT21046 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banca di Piacenza, a branch or department of Banca di Piacenza in Fidenza, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCPCIT21046 stand for?
BCPC is the bank code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 046 identifies the branch Banca di Piacenza.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21046?
BCPCIT21 points to the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21046 points to Banca di Piacenza. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCPCIT21046 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banca di Piacenza in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BCPCIT21046 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BCPCIT21046.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.