SWIFT/BIC code BPAAIT2B056
BPAAIT2B056 belongs to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Bolzano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPAAIT2B056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPAAIT2B |
| Branch code | 056 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank |
| Branch | Zona Europa-Zone Branch |
| City | Bolzano |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 056 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/BIC code BPAAIT2B056?
BPAAIT2B056 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zona Europa-Zone Branch, a branch or department of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Bolzano, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BPAAIT2B056 mean?
BPAA is the institution code of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 2B is the location code and 056 is the code of the department Zona Europa-Zone Branch.
Do I need BPAAIT2B056 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BPAAIT2B056.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BPAAIT2B instead of BPAAIT2B056?
BPAAIT2B points to the head office of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank, while BPAAIT2B056 points to Zona Europa-Zone Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPAAIT2B056 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services 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.