SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21270
BPBAIT21270 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Maratea, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPBAIT21270 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPBAIT21 |
| Branch code | 270 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Bari |
| Branch | Filiale di Maratea |
| City | Maratea |
| 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.
- 270 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 BIC BPBAIT21270?
The code BPBAIT21270 belongs to Filiale di Maratea, part of Banca Popolare di Bari in Maratea, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare di Bari in Italy?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BPBAIT21270 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 270 identifies the branch Filiale di Maratea.
How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare di Bari take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BPBAIT21270 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BPBAIT21270.
Can I use BPBAIT21 instead of BPBAIT21270?
BPBAIT21 points to the head office of Banca Popolare di Bari, while BPBAIT21270 points to Filiale di Maratea. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPBAIT21270 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.