SWIFT/BIC code BPPUIT31042
BPPUIT31042 belongs to Banca Popolare Pugliese in Taranto, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPPUIT31042 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPPUIT31 |
| Branch code | 042 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare Pugliese |
| Branch | Taranto - Agenzia Via C. Giovinazzi |
| City | Taranto |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Popolare Pugliese SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPPU 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.
- 042 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 BIC BPPUIT31042?
BPPUIT31042 identifies Taranto - Agenzia Via C. Giovinazzi, a branch or department of Banca Popolare Pugliese in Taranto, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare Pugliese?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BPPUIT31042 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 still need BPPUIT31042.
What does each part of BPPUIT31042 stand for?
BPPU is the bank code of Banca Popolare Pugliese, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 31 is the location code and 042 is the code of the branch Taranto - Agenzia Via C. Giovinazzi.
Can I use BPPUIT31 instead of BPPUIT31042?
BPPUIT31 points to the head office of Banca Popolare Pugliese, while BPPUIT31042 points to Taranto - Agenzia Via C. Giovinazzi. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPPUIT31042 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BPPUIT31042 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPPUIT31042 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.