SWIFT/BIC code BPPUIT31081
BPPUIT31081 belongs to Banca Popolare Pugliese in Lecce, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPPUIT31081 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPPUIT31 |
| Branch code | 081 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare Pugliese |
| Branch | Lecce - Agenzia Piazza Mazzini |
| City | Lecce |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Popolare Pugliese SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 081 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 branch uses SWIFT code BPPUIT31081?
BPPUIT31081 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lecce - Agenzia Piazza Mazzini, part of Banca Popolare Pugliese in Lecce, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Popolare Pugliese in Italy?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use BPPUIT31081 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BPPUIT31081 against the details from Banca Popolare Pugliese before you confirm.
Do I need BPPUIT31081 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BPPUIT31081.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare Pugliese?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BPPUIT31 instead of BPPUIT31081?
BPPUIT31 points to the main office of Banca Popolare Pugliese, while BPPUIT31081 points to Lecce - Agenzia Piazza Mazzini. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPPUIT31081.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.