SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21847
BPVIIT21847 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Gussago, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21847 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 847 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gussago |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 847 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21847?
The code BPVIIT21847 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Gussago, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPVIIT21847 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 BPVIIT21847.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21847 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BPVIIT21847 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21847?
BPVIIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21847 is Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BPVIIT21847 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BPVIIT21847 mean?
BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 847 is the code of the branch Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.