SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21497
BPBAIT21497 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Francavilla Al Mare, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPBAIT21497 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPBAIT21 |
| Branch code | 497 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Bari |
| Branch | Filiale di Francavilla Al Mare |
| City | Francavilla Al Mare |
| 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.
- 497 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/BIC code BPBAIT21497?
BPBAIT21497 identifies Filiale di Francavilla Al Mare, a unit of Banca Popolare di Bari in Francavilla Al Mare, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BPBAIT21497 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BPBAIT21497 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BPBAIT21497 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of 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 still need BPBAIT21497.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare di Bari?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BPBAIT21497 mean?
BPBA is the institution code of Banca Popolare di Bari, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 497 is the code of the department Filiale di Francavilla Al Mare.
Can I use BPBAIT21 instead of BPBAIT21497?
BPBAIT21 points to the head office of Banca Popolare di Bari, while BPBAIT21497 is Filiale di Francavilla Al Mare. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPBAIT21497.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.