SWIFT/BIC code BPMIITM1186
BPMIITM1186 belongs to Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. in Caronno Varesino, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPMIITM1186 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPMIITM1 |
| Branch code | 186 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. |
| Branch | Caronno Varesino |
| City | Caronno Varesino |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 186 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 code BPMIITM1186?
BPMIITM1186 identifies Caronno Varesino, part of Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. in Caronno Varesino, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BPMIITM1186 stand for?
BPMI is the bank code of Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and 186 is the code of the department Caronno Varesino.
Can I use BPMIITM1 instead of BPMIITM1186?
BPMIITM1 points to the main office of Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A., while BPMIITM1186 is Caronno Varesino. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BPMIITM1186 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BPMIITM1186 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BPMIITM1186.
How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BPMIITM1186 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPMIITM1186 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.