SWIFT/BIC code BPCVIT21001

BPCVIT21001 belongs to Credito Valtellinese in Ardenno, Italy.

BPCVIT21001

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPCVIT21001
8-character codeBPCVIT21
Branch code001
BankCredito Valtellinese
BranchArdenno Agenzia
CityArdenno
CountryItaly

The way the Credito Valtellinese SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BPCV 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.
001 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 BIC BPCVIT21001?

BPCVIT21001 identifies Ardenno Agenzia, a unit of Credito Valtellinese in Ardenno, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Credito Valtellinese have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credito Valtellinese in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BPCVIT21 instead of BPCVIT21001?

BPCVIT21 points to the main office of Credito Valtellinese, while BPCVIT21001 is Ardenno Agenzia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPCVIT21001.

What does each part of BPCVIT21001 mean?

BPCV is the bank code of Credito Valtellinese, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 001 identifies the department Ardenno Agenzia.

Do I need BPCVIT21001 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BPCVIT21001.

How long does a transfer to Credito Valtellinese take in Italy?

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

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