SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21880

BPVIIT21880 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Roma, Italy.

BPVIIT21880

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPVIIT21880
8-character codeBPVIIT21
Branch code880
BankIntesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)
BranchRoma Nr. 17 Branch
CityRoma
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.
880 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 BPVIIT21880?

BPVIIT21880 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Roma Nr. 17 Branch, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Roma, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21880?

BPVIIT21 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21880 is Roma Nr. 17 Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21880.

What do the letters in BPVIIT21880 stand for?

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 880 is the code of the branch Roma Nr. 17 Branch.

Do I need BPVIIT21880 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of 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 do need BPVIIT21880.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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