SWIFT/BIC code CREBIT21116
CREBIT21116 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) in Brembilla, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CREBIT21116 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CREBIT21 |
| Branch code | 116 |
| Bank | Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brembilla |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CREB 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.
- 116 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 CREBIT21116?
CREBIT21116 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco), a branch or department of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) in Brembilla, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CREBIT21116 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 do need CREBIT21116.
What do the letters in CREBIT21116 stand for?
CREB is the institution code of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 116 is the code of the department Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco).
What is the best way to send money to Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CREBIT21 instead of CREBIT21116?
CREBIT21 points to the head office of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco), while CREBIT21116 is Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CREBIT21116.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.