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SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21495

BPVIIT21495 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy.

BPVIIT21495

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPVIIT21495
8-character codeBPVIIT21
Branch code495
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)
BranchLa Pieta' Branch
CityPrato
CountryItaly

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.
495 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 BPVIIT21495?

The code BPVIIT21495 belongs to La Pieta' Branch, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, 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?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BPVIIT21495 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. If you send another currency you do need BPVIIT21495.

What do the letters in BPVIIT21495 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 code for the city or region and 495 is the code of the department La Pieta' Branch.

What happens if I enter BPVIIT21495 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21495 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.