SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21198
BPVIIT21198 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in San Giorgio In Bosco, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21198 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 198 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | San Giorgio In Bosco |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- 198 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 uses SWIFT code BPVIIT21198?
BPVIIT21198 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 San Giorgio In Bosco, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BPVIIT21198 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 BPVIIT21198.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21198?
BPVIIT21 is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21198 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21198.
What does each part of BPVIIT21198 stand for?
BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 198 identifies the branch Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.