SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21381

BPBAIT21381 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Bologna, Italy.

BPBAIT21381

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPBAIT21381
8-character codeBPBAIT21
Branch code381
BankBanca Popolare di Bari
BranchFiliale di Bologna
CityBologna
CountryItaly

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.
381 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21381?

BPBAIT21381 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Bologna, a branch or department of Banca Popolare di Bari in Bologna, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BPBAIT21 instead of BPBAIT21381?

BPBAIT21 is the head office of Banca Popolare di Bari, while BPBAIT21381 is Filiale di Bologna. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BPBAIT21381 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BPBAIT21381 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPBAIT21381.

Does Banca Popolare di Bari have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca Popolare di Bari in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in BPBAIT21381 mean?

BPBA is the institution code of Banca Popolare di Bari, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 381 is the code of the department Filiale di Bologna.

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