SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT21889
BPVIIT21889 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Napoli, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT21889 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT21 |
| Branch code | 889 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Napoli Branch |
| City | Napoli |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 889 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 branch uses SWIFT code BPVIIT21889?
BPVIIT21889 identifies Napoli Branch, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Napoli, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BPVIIT21889 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 889 is the code of the branch Napoli Branch.
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 what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPVIIT21889 for a euro transfer 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 BPVIIT21889.
What happens if I use BPVIIT21889 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BPVIIT21889 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.