SWIFT/BIC code BPMIITM1185

BPMIITM1185 belongs to Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. in Tradate, Italy.

BPMIITM1185

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPMIITM1185
8-character codeBPMIITM1
Branch code185
BankBanca Popolare di Milano S.P.A.
BranchTradate-Abbiate Guazzone
CityTradate
CountryItaly

The way the Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC works

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

BPMI Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
185 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BPMIITM1185?

BPMIITM1185 identifies Tradate-Abbiate Guazzone, a unit of Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. in Tradate, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A.?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of BPMIITM1185 mean?

BPMI is the institution code of Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 185 identifies the branch Tradate-Abbiate Guazzone.

Do I need BPMIITM1185 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPMIITM1185.

What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A.?

Many banks add several percent 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.

Can I use BPMIITM1 instead of BPMIITM1185?

BPMIITM1 points to the head office of Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A., while BPMIITM1185 is Tradate-Abbiate Guazzone. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BPMIITM1185 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.