SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21731
BPVIIT21731 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Cividale del Friuli, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21731 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 731 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cividale del Friuli |
| 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.
- 731 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 BPVIIT21731?
The code BPVIIT21731 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Cividale del Friuli, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
Do I need BPVIIT21731 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BPVIIT21731.
What does each part of BPVIIT21731 mean?
BPVI is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 731 identifies the department Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21731?
BPVIIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21731 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BPVIIT21731 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21731 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21731 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.