SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21196
BPVIIT21196 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Oderzo, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21196 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 196 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Oderzo |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 196 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 BIC BPVIIT21196?
BPVIIT21196 identifies Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Oderzo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BPVIIT21196 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BPVIIT21196 with the recipient before sending.
Has Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 406 SWIFT/BIC codes for Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
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 the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21196?
BPVIIT21 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21196 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BPVIIT21196 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BPVIIT21196 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BPVIIT21196.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.