SWIFT/BIC code BPAAIT2B081

BPAAIT2B081 belongs to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Ala, Italy.

BPAAIT2B081

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPAAIT2B081
8-character codeBPAAIT2B
Branch code081
BankBanca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank
BranchAla Branch
CityAla
CountryItaly

The way 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.
081 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 BIC BPAAIT2B081?

The code BPAAIT2B081 belongs to Ala Branch, a branch or department of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Ala, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BPAAIT2B instead of BPAAIT2B081?

BPAAIT2B points to the head office of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank, while BPAAIT2B081 is Ala Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPAAIT2B081.

Has Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 201 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use BPAAIT2B081 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BPAAIT2B081 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need BPAAIT2B081 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPAAIT2B081.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.