SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21857

BPVIIT21857 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Malonno, Italy.

BPVIIT21857

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPVIIT21857
8-character codeBPVIIT21
Branch code857
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)
Branch—
CityMalonno
CountryItaly

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.
857 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 BPVIIT21857?

BPVIIT21857 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Malonno, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BPVIIT21857 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to 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 BPVIIT21857.

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

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

What does each part of BPVIIT21857 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 857 identifies the department Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza).

Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21857?

BPVIIT21 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21857 points to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21857.

What happens if I enter BPVIIT21857 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21857 with the recipient before sending.

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