SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21886
BPVIIT21886 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Roma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21886 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 886 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Roma Nr. 23 Branch |
| City | Roma |
| 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.
- 886 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 is behind BIC BPVIIT21886?
The code BPVIIT21886 belongs to Roma Nr. 23 Branch, a unit 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.
Do I need BPVIIT21886 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BPVIIT21886.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BPVIIT21 instead of BPVIIT21886?
BPVIIT21 points to the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT21886 points to Roma Nr. 23 Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPVIIT21886.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21886 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPVIIT21886 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BPVIIT21886 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 code for the city or region and 886 is the code of the branch Roma Nr. 23 Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.