SWIFT/BIC code BPDMIT31157
BPDMIT31157 belongs to Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata in Lucera, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPDMIT31157 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPDMIT31 |
| Branch code | 157 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata |
| Branch | Succursale di Lucera |
| City | Lucera |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPDM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 157 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/BIC code BPDMIT31157?
BPDMIT31157 identifies Succursale di Lucera, a unit of Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata in Lucera, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BPDMIT31157 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BPDMIT31157.
How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BPDMIT31157 stand for?
BPDM is the institution code of Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 31 is the code for the city or region and 157 identifies the department Succursale di Lucera.
Can I use BPDMIT31 instead of BPDMIT31157?
BPDMIT31 points to the head office of Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata, while BPDMIT31157 is Succursale di Lucera. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPDMIT31157.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.