SWIFT/BIC code BPAAIT2B085

BPAAIT2B085 belongs to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Mel, Italy.

BPAAIT2B085

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPAAIT2B085
8-character codeBPAAIT2B
Branch code085
BankBanca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank
BranchMel
CityMel
CountryItaly

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.
085 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

What bank uses SWIFT code BPAAIT2B085?

BPAAIT2B085 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mel, part of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Mel, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use BPAAIT2B085 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPAAIT2B085 against the details from Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank before sending.

What do the letters in BPAAIT2B085 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 085 is the code of the department Mel.

Do I need BPAAIT2B085 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 BPAAIT2B085.

How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BPAAIT2B instead of BPAAIT2B085?

BPAAIT2B points to the head office of Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank, while BPAAIT2B085 is Mel. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPAAIT2B085 if the recipient asks for it.

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