SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21850
BPVIIT21850 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Brescia, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21850 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 850 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Branch N.7 |
| City | Brescia |
| 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.
- 850 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 SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21850?
BPVIIT21850 identifies Branch N.7, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Brescia, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21850 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPVIIT21850 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before sending.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPVIIT21850 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BPVIIT21850.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21850?
BPVIIT21 points to the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21850 is Branch N.7. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPVIIT21850 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.