SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21059
BCPCIT21059 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21059 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 059 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | Agenzia 12 |
| City | Piacenza |
| 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.
- 059 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 SWIFT code BCPCIT21059?
BCPCIT21059 identifies Agenzia 12, part of Banca di Piacenza in Piacenza, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banca di Piacenza?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BCPCIT21059 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BCPCIT21059.
What does each part of BCPCIT21059 stand for?
BCPC is the institution code of Banca di Piacenza, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 059 is the code of the branch Agenzia 12.
Does Banca di Piacenza have more 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.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21059?
BCPCIT21 points to the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21059 points to Agenzia 12. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21059.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.