SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21873
BPVIIT21873 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Cesena, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21873 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 873 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Cesena Branch |
| City | Cesena |
| Country | Italy |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 873 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BPVIIT21873?
The code BPVIIT21873 belongs to Cesena Branch, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Cesena, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BPVIIT21873 mean?
BPVI is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 873 identifies the department Cesena Branch.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21873?
BPVIIT21 is the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21873 points to Cesena Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21873.
Do I need BPVIIT21873 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BPVIIT21873.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21873 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21873 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.