SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21243
BPVIIT21243 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Este, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21243 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 243 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Este |
| 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.
- 243 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 BPVIIT21243?
BPVIIT21243 identifies Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Este, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BPVIIT21243 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BPVIIT21243.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21243?
BPVIIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21243 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BPVIIT21243 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter BPVIIT21243 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPVIIT21243 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.