SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21228
BPVIIT21228 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Torino, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21228 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 228 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Torino |
| 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.
- 228 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 BPVIIT21228?
BPVIIT21228 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 Torino, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Do I need BPVIIT21228 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BPVIIT21228.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BPVIIT21228 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 228 is the code of the department Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21228?
BPVIIT21 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21228 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPVIIT21228 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.