SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21490
BPVIIT21490 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21490 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 490 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Sede Branch |
| City | Prato |
| Country | Italy |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 490 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 BPVIIT21490?
BPVIIT21490 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sede 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.
Do I need BPVIIT21490 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BPVIIT21490.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter BPVIIT21490 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21490 with the recipient before sending.
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 transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BPVIIT21490 stand for?
BPVI is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 490 identifies the department Sede Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.