SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21464
BPVIIT21464 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Firenze, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21464 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 464 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Firenze Beccaria Branch |
| City | Firenze |
| Country | Italy |
The way 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.
- 464 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 BIC BPVIIT21464?
BPVIIT21464 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Firenze Beccaria Branch, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Firenze, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BPVIIT21464 stand for?
BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 464 is the code of the branch Firenze Beccaria Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21464?
BPVIIT21 points to the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21464 is Firenze Beccaria Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BPVIIT21464 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPVIIT21464 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BPVIIT21464.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.