SWIFT/BIC code BPAAIT2B085
BPAAIT2B085 belongs to Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank in Mel, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPAAIT2B085 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPAAIT2B |
| Branch code | 085 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare Dell'alto Adige/Suedtiroler Volksbank |
| Branch | Mel |
| City | Mel |
| 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.
- 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.