SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21160

BPVIIT21160 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Riese Pio X, Italy.

BPVIIT21160

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPVIIT21160
8-character codeBPVIIT21
Branch code160
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)
BranchRiese Pio X Branch
CityRiese Pio X
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.
160 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/BIC code BPVIIT21160?

The code BPVIIT21160 belongs to Riese Pio X Branch, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Riese Pio X, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BPVIIT21160 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BPVIIT21160.

What does each part of BPVIIT21160 mean?

BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 160 is the code of the department Riese Pio X Branch.

What happens if I enter BPVIIT21160 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21160 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before sending.

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