SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21443
BPVIIT21443 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21443 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 443 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Consiag Branch |
| City | Prato |
| 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.
- 443 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21443?
BPVIIT21443 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Consiag Branch, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BPVIIT21443 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BPVIIT21443.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?
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.
What does each part of BPVIIT21443 mean?
BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 443 is the code of the branch Consiag Branch.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21443?
BPVIIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21443 is Consiag Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21443.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.