SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21473
BPVIIT21473 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Santa Croce Sull'arno, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21473 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 473 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | S. Croce Sull'arno Branch |
| City | Santa Croce Sull'arno |
| 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.
- 473 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 SWIFT code BPVIIT21473?
The code BPVIIT21473 belongs to S. Croce Sull'arno Branch, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Santa Croce Sull'arno, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21473 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BPVIIT21473 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BPVIIT21473 stand for?
BPVI is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 473 identifies the branch S. Croce Sull'arno Branch.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BPVIIT21473 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BPVIIT21473.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.