SWIFT/BIC code BPCVIT21018

BPCVIT21018 belongs to Credito Valtellinese in Livigno, Italy.

BPCVIT21018

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPCVIT21018
8-character codeBPCVIT21
Branch code018
BankCredito Valtellinese
BranchLivigno Agenzia
CityLivigno
CountryItaly

How 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.
018 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BPCVIT21018?

BPCVIT21018 identifies Livigno Agenzia, part of Credito Valtellinese in Livigno, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BPCVIT21018 mean?

BPCV is the institution code of Credito Valtellinese, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 018 is the code of the branch Livigno Agenzia.

What happens if I enter BPCVIT21018 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BPCVIT21018 against the details from Credito Valtellinese before sending.

Do I need BPCVIT21018 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BPCVIT21018.

How long does it take to send money to Credito Valtellinese in Italy?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BPCVIT21 instead of BPCVIT21018?

BPCVIT21 points to the head office of Credito Valtellinese, while BPCVIT21018 points to Livigno Agenzia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPCVIT21018.

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