SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21629
BPVIIT21629 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Chiavari, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21629 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 629 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Chiavari Branch |
| City | Chiavari |
| Country | Italy |
The way 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.
- 629 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 SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21629?
BPVIIT21629 identifies Chiavari Branch, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Chiavari, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BPVIIT21629 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21629 with the recipient before sending.
Has Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) got other 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 does each part of BPVIIT21629 mean?
BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 629 identifies the department Chiavari Branch.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21629?
BPVIIT21 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21629 is Chiavari Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BPVIIT21629 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BPVIIT21629 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPVIIT21629.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.