SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21397

BPBAIT21397 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Atessa, Italy.

BPBAIT21397

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPBAIT21397
8-character codeBPBAIT21
Branch code397
BankBanca Popolare di Bari
BranchFiliale di Atessa
CityAtessa
CountryItaly

How 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.
397 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 BPBAIT21397?

The code BPBAIT21397 belongs to Filiale di Atessa, a branch or department of Banca Popolare di Bari in Atessa, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BPBAIT21397 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPBAIT21397.

What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare di Bari in Italy?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use BPBAIT21397 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPBAIT21397 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in BPBAIT21397 stand for?

BPBA is the bank code of Banca Popolare di Bari, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 397 identifies the department Filiale di Atessa.

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