SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21342
BPBAIT21342 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Chiaravalle, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPBAIT21342 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPBAIT21 |
| Branch code | 342 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Bari |
| Branch | Filiale di Chiaravalle |
| City | Chiaravalle |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Popolare di Bari SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 342 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 code BPBAIT21342?
BPBAIT21342 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Chiaravalle, a branch or department of Banca Popolare di Bari in Chiaravalle, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BPBAIT21342 stand for?
BPBA is the institution code of Banca Popolare di Bari, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 342 identifies the department Filiale di Chiaravalle.
Do I need BPBAIT21342 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BPBAIT21342.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare di Bari in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BPBAIT21 instead of BPBAIT21342?
BPBAIT21 points to the head office of Banca Popolare di Bari, while BPBAIT21342 points to Filiale di Chiaravalle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BPBAIT21342 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.