SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT22A15
BPVIIT22A15 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVIIT22A15 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVIIT22 |
| Branch code | A15 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) |
| Branch | Ufficio Estero Territoriale |
| City | Prato |
| 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).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- A15 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BPVIIT22A15?
BPVIIT22A15 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ufficio Estero Territoriale, a branch or department of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Prato, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BPVIIT22A15 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to 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 BPVIIT22A15.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza) in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BPVIIT22A15 stand for?
BPVI is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 22 is the code for the city or region and A15 identifies the department Ufficio Estero Territoriale.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BPVIIT22 instead of BPVIIT22A15?
BPVIIT22 points to the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Vicenza), while BPVIIT22A15 points to Ufficio Estero Territoriale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BPVIIT22A15 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.