SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21649

BPVIIT21649 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Faenza, Italy.

BPVIIT21649

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPVIIT21649
8-character codeBPVIIT21
Branch code649
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)
Branch—
CityFaenza
CountryItaly

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.
649 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 BPVIIT21649?

BPVIIT21649 identifies Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Faenza, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter BPVIIT21649 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPVIIT21649 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before you confirm.

Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21649?

BPVIIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21649 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPVIIT21649 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) have 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.

Do I need BPVIIT21649 for a euro transfer 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 BPVIIT21649.

How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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