SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21287

BPBAIT21287 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Villammare, Italy.

BPBAIT21287

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPBAIT21287
8-character codeBPBAIT21
Branch code287
BankBanca Popolare di Bari
BranchFiliale di Villammare
CityVillammare
CountryItaly

The way 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.
287 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 BPBAIT21287?

BPBAIT21287 identifies Filiale di Villammare, a unit of Banca Popolare di Bari in Villammare, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare di Bari take in Italy?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BPBAIT21287 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BPBAIT21287.

What do the letters in BPBAIT21287 mean?

BPBA is the bank code of Banca Popolare di Bari, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 287 identifies the branch Filiale di Villammare.

What happens if I enter BPBAIT21287 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPBAIT21287 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use BPBAIT21 instead of BPBAIT21287?

BPBAIT21 is the head office of Banca Popolare di Bari, while BPBAIT21287 is Filiale di Villammare. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPBAIT21287.

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