SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21048
BCPCIT21048 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Lodi, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21048 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 048 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | Lodi Stazione |
| City | Lodi |
| 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.
- 048 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 uses BIC BCPCIT21048?
The code BCPCIT21048 belongs to Lodi Stazione, part of Banca di Piacenza in Lodi, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BCPCIT21048 mean?
BCPC is the institution code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 048 identifies the department Lodi Stazione.
Does Banca di Piacenza have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
How long does a transfer to Banca di Piacenza take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BCPCIT21048 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BCPCIT21048.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.