SWIFT/BIC code BPMIITM1211
BPMIITM1211 belongs to Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. in Bologna, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPMIITM1211 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPMIITM1 |
| Branch code | 211 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. |
| Branch | Bologna - AG. 11 |
| City | Bologna |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 211 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 BPMIITM1211?
The code BPMIITM1211 belongs to Bologna - AG. 11, a branch or department of Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A. in Bologna, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BPMIITM1211 stand for?
BPMI is the bank code of Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and 211 identifies the department Bologna - AG. 11.
Do I need BPMIITM1211 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BPMIITM1211.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A.?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BPMIITM1 instead of BPMIITM1211?
BPMIITM1 points to the main office of Banca Popolare di Milano S.P.A., while BPMIITM1211 is Bologna - AG. 11. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPMIITM1211.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.