SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21226

BPVIIT21226 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Bologna, Italy.

BPVIIT21226

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPVIIT21226
8-character codeBPVIIT21
Branch code226
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)
Branch—
CityBologna
CountryItaly

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.
226 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21226?

BPVIIT21226 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 Bologna, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21226?

BPVIIT21 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21226 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPVIIT21226 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BPVIIT21226 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21226 with the recipient before sending.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in BPVIIT21226 mean?

BPVI is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 226 identifies the department 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.