SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21842
BPVIIT21842 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Brescia, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21842 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 842 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Branch N.4 |
| City | Brescia |
| 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.
- 842 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 is behind BIC BPVIIT21842?
The code BPVIIT21842 belongs to Branch N.4, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Brescia, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BPVIIT21842 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BPVIIT21842.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21842?
BPVIIT21 points to the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21842 is Branch N.4. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BPVIIT21842 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21842 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21842 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.