SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21078
BPVIIT21078 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Pozzoleone, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21078 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 078 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Pozzoleone |
| Country | Italy |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPVI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 078 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 SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21078?
BPVIIT21078 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Pozzoleone, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21078?
BPVIIT21 points to the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21078 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPVIIT21078 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21078 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21078 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before you confirm.
Do I need BPVIIT21078 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BPVIIT21078.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.