SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21274
BPVIIT21274 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Sernaglia Della Battaglia, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21274 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 274 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sernaglia Della Battaglia |
| Country | Italy |
The way 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.
- 274 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 BPVIIT21274?
BPVIIT21274 identifies Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Sernaglia Della Battaglia, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BPVIIT21274 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to 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 BPVIIT21274.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21274?
BPVIIT21 is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21274 is 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 BPVIIT21274.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21274 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21274 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.