SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21454
BPVIIT21454 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Empoli, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21454 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 454 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Empoli Branch |
| City | Empoli |
| 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.
- 454 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
What bank uses BIC BPVIIT21454?
BPVIIT21454 identifies Empoli Branch, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Empoli, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BPVIIT21454 stand for?
BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 454 identifies the department Empoli Branch.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21454 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPVIIT21454 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21454?
BPVIIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21454 points to Empoli Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21454.
Do I need BPVIIT21454 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BPVIIT21454.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.