SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21172

BPVIIT21172 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Cadoneghe, Italy.

BPVIIT21172

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPVIIT21172
8-character codeBPVIIT21
Branch code172
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)
Branch—
CityCadoneghe
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.
172 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 is behind BIC BPVIIT21172?

BPVIIT21172 identifies Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Cadoneghe, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter BPVIIT21172 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPVIIT21172 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before sending.

What does each part of BPVIIT21172 stand for?

BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 172 is the code of the branch Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).

Do I need BPVIIT21172 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BPVIIT21172.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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