SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21605
BPVIIT21605 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Trichiana, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21605 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 605 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Trichiana |
| 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.
- 605 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 uses BIC BPVIIT21605?
The code BPVIIT21605 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Trichiana, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BPVIIT21605 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BPVIIT21605.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BPVIIT21605 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 code for the city or region and 605 is the code of the branch Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21605?
BPVIIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21605 is Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BPVIIT21605 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.