SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21296
BPBAIT21296 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Potenza, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPBAIT21296 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPBAIT21 |
| Branch code | 296 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Bari |
| Branch | Filiale di Potenza San Carlo |
| City | Potenza |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Popolare di Bari SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 296 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 BPBAIT21296?
BPBAIT21296 identifies Filiale di Potenza San Carlo, a branch or department of Banca Popolare di Bari in Potenza, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Popolare di Bari?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BPBAIT21296 stand for?
BPBA is the bank code of Banca Popolare di Bari, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 296 identifies the branch Filiale di Potenza San Carlo.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPBAIT21296 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BPBAIT21296.
What happens if I enter BPBAIT21296 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPBAIT21296 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.