SWIFT/BIC code CREBIT21257

CREBIT21257 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) in Lazzate, Italy.

CREBIT21257

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCREBIT21257
8-character codeCREBIT21
Branch code257
BankBanco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco)
Branch—
CityLazzate
CountryItaly

The way the Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) SWIFT/BIC works

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.
257 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/BIC code CREBIT21257?

CREBIT21257 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco), part of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) in Lazzate, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CREBIT21257 mean?

CREB is the institution code of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 257 is the code of the department Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco).

What happens if I use CREBIT21257 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CREBIT21257 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use CREBIT21 instead of CREBIT21257?

CREBIT21 is the main office of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco), while CREBIT21257 points to Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CREBIT21257.

Do I need CREBIT21257 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CREBIT21257.

How long does a transfer to Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) take in Italy?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.