SWIFT/BIC code BPDMIT31162
BPDMIT31162 belongs to Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata in Bari, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPDMIT31162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPDMIT31 |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata |
| Branch | Agenzia 8 di Bari |
| City | Bari |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 162 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 BPDMIT31162?
BPDMIT31162 identifies Agenzia 8 di Bari, a branch or department of Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata in Bari, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BPDMIT31 instead of BPDMIT31162?
BPDMIT31 is the head office of Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata, while BPDMIT31162 points to Agenzia 8 di Bari. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPDMIT31162.
What do the letters in BPDMIT31162 mean?
BPDM is the bank 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 162 is the code of the department Agenzia 8 di Bari.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BPDMIT31162 for a euro transfer 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 do need BPDMIT31162.
How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.