SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21470
BPVIIT21470 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21470 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 470 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Narnali Branch |
| City | Prato |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 470 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 is behind BIC BPVIIT21470?
BPVIIT21470 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Narnali Branch, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21470 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPVIIT21470 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BPVIIT21470 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 470 is the code of the branch Narnali Branch.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21470?
BPVIIT21 points to the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21470 is Narnali Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21470.
Do I need BPVIIT21470 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPVIIT21470.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.