SWIFT/BIC code BPVMIT21087
BPVMIT21087 belongs to Banca Popolare Valconca in Cattolica, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPVMIT21087 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPVMIT21 |
| Branch code | 087 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare Valconca |
| Branch | Cattolica Lido Branch |
| City | Cattolica |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Popolare Valconca SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPVM 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.
- 087 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 BIC BPVMIT21087?
The code BPVMIT21087 belongs to Cattolica Lido Branch, a unit of Banca Popolare Valconca in Cattolica, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BPVMIT21087 mean?
BPVM is the bank code of Banca Popolare Valconca, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 087 is the code of the branch Cattolica Lido Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare Valconca in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPVMIT21087 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BPVMIT21087.
Can I use BPVMIT21 instead of BPVMIT21087?
BPVMIT21 points to the main office of Banca Popolare Valconca, while BPVMIT21087 points to Cattolica Lido Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BPVMIT21087 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Popolare Valconca in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.