SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21055
BCPCIT21055 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Stradella, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21055 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 055 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | — |
| City | Stradella |
| 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.
- 055 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/BIC code BCPCIT21055?
BCPCIT21055 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banca di Piacenza, a unit of Banca di Piacenza in Stradella, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21055?
BCPCIT21 is the head office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21055 points to Banca di Piacenza. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21055.
What happens if I use BCPCIT21055 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCPCIT21055 against the details from Banca di Piacenza before you confirm.
Has Banca di Piacenza got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BCPCIT21055 mean?
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 055 identifies the department Banca di Piacenza.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.