SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21179
BPBAIT21179 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Brindisi, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPBAIT21179 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPBAIT21 |
| Branch code | 179 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Bari |
| Branch | Filiale di Brindisi Umberto |
| City | Brindisi |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca Popolare di Bari SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 179 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21179?
BPBAIT21179 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Brindisi Umberto, part of Banca Popolare di Bari in Brindisi, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BPBAIT21179 mean?
BPBA is the institution code of Banca Popolare di Bari, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 179 is the code of the branch Filiale di Brindisi Umberto.
Can I use BPBAIT21 instead of BPBAIT21179?
BPBAIT21 is the head office of Banca Popolare di Bari, while BPBAIT21179 is Filiale di Brindisi Umberto. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BPBAIT21179 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BPBAIT21179 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BPBAIT21179.
How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare di Bari take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BPBAIT21179 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BPBAIT21179 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.