SWIFT/BIC code CREBIT22259
CREBIT22259 belongs to Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) in Como, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CREBIT22259 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CREBIT22 |
| Branch code | 259 |
| Bank | Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) |
| Branch | Lungo Lario |
| City | Como |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 259 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 CREBIT22259?
CREBIT22259 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lungo Lario, a unit of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) in Como, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CREBIT22259 for a euro transfer 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 CREBIT22259.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco) in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CREBIT22 instead of CREBIT22259?
CREBIT22 points to the main office of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco), while CREBIT22259 points to Lungo Lario. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CREBIT22259 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CREBIT22259 stand for?
CREB is the institution code of Banco Bpm SPA (Formerly Credito Bergamasco), IT stands for Italy, 22 is the location code and 259 identifies the department Lungo Lario.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.