SWIFT/BIC code BPAAIT2B009
BPAAIT2B009 belongs to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Luson, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPAAIT2B009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPAAIT2B |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Luson |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPAA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 009 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 is behind BIC BPAAIT2B009?
BPAAIT2B009 identifies Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank, a unit of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Luson, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BPAAIT2B009 mean?
BPAA is the institution code of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank, IT stands for Italy, 2B is the code for the city or region and 009 is the code of the branch Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank.
Can I use BPAAIT2B instead of BPAAIT2B009?
BPAAIT2B points to the main office of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank, while BPAAIT2B009 is Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPAAIT2B009 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BPAAIT2B009 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. For other currencies you do need BPAAIT2B009.
How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.