SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21261

BPBAIT21261 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Napoli, Italy.

BPBAIT21261

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPBAIT21261
8-character codeBPBAIT21
Branch code261
BankBanca Popolare di Bari
BranchFiliale di Napoli Bovio
CityNapoli
CountryItaly

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.
261 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BPBAIT21261?

BPBAIT21261 identifies Filiale di Napoli Bovio, a unit of Banca Popolare di Bari in Napoli, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BPBAIT21261 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPBAIT21261 against the details from Banca Popolare di Bari before you confirm.

What does each part of BPBAIT21261 stand for?

BPBA is the bank code of Banca Popolare di Bari, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 261 identifies the branch Filiale di Napoli Bovio.

How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare di Bari in Italy?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BPBAIT21261 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BPBAIT21261.

Can I use BPBAIT21 instead of BPBAIT21261?

BPBAIT21 points to the main office of Banca Popolare di Bari, while BPBAIT21261 is Filiale di Napoli Bovio. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPBAIT21261.

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