SWIFT/BIC code BCPCIT21061
BCPCIT21061 belongs to Banca di Piacenza in Milano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPCIT21061 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPCIT21 |
| Branch code | 061 |
| Bank | Banca di Piacenza |
| Branch | Milano Sempione |
| City | Milano |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca di Piacenza SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 061 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 is behind SWIFT code BCPCIT21061?
BCPCIT21061 identifies Milano Sempione, a unit of Banca di Piacenza in Milano, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCPCIT21061 mean?
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 061 identifies the department Milano Sempione.
Do I need BCPCIT21061 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BCPCIT21061.
How long does it take to send money to Banca di Piacenza?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best 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.
Can I use BCPCIT21 instead of BCPCIT21061?
BCPCIT21 is the main office of Banca di Piacenza, while BCPCIT21061 points to Milano Sempione. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCPCIT21061.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.