SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21479
BPVIIT21479 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Livorno, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21479 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 479 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Livorno Branch |
| City | Livorno |
| 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.
- 479 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BPVIIT21479?
BPVIIT21479 identifies Livorno Branch, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Livorno, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BPVIIT21479 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BPVIIT21479.
Does Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 406 SWIFT/BIC codes for Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21479 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BPVIIT21479 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21479?
BPVIIT21 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21479 points to Livorno Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21479.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.