SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21079

BPVIIT21079 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Sandrigo, Italy.

BPVIIT21079

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPVIIT21079
8-character codeBPVIIT21
Branch code079
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)
Branch—
CitySandrigo
CountryItaly

How the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
079 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BPVIIT21079?

BPVIIT21079 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Sandrigo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter BPVIIT21079 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21079 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21079?

BPVIIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21079 is Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21079.

What do the letters in BPVIIT21079 stand for?

BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 079 is the code of the department Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).

How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take?

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 BPVIIT21079 for a euro transfer 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 still need BPVIIT21079.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.