SWIFT/BIC code BPCVIT21053
BPCVIT21053 belongs to Credito Valtellinese in Gerenzano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPCVIT21053 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPCVIT21 |
| Branch code | 053 |
| Bank | Credito Valtellinese |
| Branch | Gerenzano Agenzia |
| City | Gerenzano |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- 053 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BPCVIT21053?
BPCVIT21053 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gerenzano Agenzia, a branch or department of Credito Valtellinese in Gerenzano, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BPCVIT21053 mean?
BPCV is the institution code of Credito Valtellinese, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 053 is the code of the branch Gerenzano Agenzia.
What happens if I enter BPCVIT21053 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPCVIT21053 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Credito Valtellinese take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPCVIT21053 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BPCVIT21053.
Can I use BPCVIT21 instead of BPCVIT21053?
BPCVIT21 is the main office of Credito Valtellinese, while BPCVIT21053 is Gerenzano Agenzia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BPCVIT21053 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.