SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21491
BPVIIT21491 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Arezzo, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21491 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 491 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Arezzo Branch |
| City | Arezzo |
| 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.
- 491 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 BPVIIT21491?
BPVIIT21491 identifies Arezzo Branch, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Arezzo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21491 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BPVIIT21491 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before sending.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21491?
BPVIIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21491 is Arezzo Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21491.
Has Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 406 SWIFT/BIC codes for Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy. All of them are listed on the page of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPVIIT21491 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BPVIIT21491.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.