SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21462
BPVIIT21462 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21462 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 462 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Mezzana Branch |
| City | Prato |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 462 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 BPVIIT21462?
The code BPVIIT21462 belongs to Mezzana Branch, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BPVIIT21462 mean?
BPVI is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 462 is the code of the branch Mezzana Branch.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPVIIT21462 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPVIIT21462.
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.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21462?
BPVIIT21 is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21462 is Mezzana Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BPVIIT21462 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.