SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21285
BPVIIT21285 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Adria, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21285 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 285 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Adria |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 285 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21285?
The code BPVIIT21285 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Adria, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BPVIIT21285 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21285 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)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BPVIIT21285 stand for?
BPVI is the bank 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 285 is the code of the branch Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21285?
BPVIIT21 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21285 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BPVIIT21285 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BPVIIT21285 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BPVIIT21285.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.