SWIFT/BIC code FOPEIT21XXX

FOPEIT21XXX belongs to Fope SPA in Vicenza, Italy.

FOPEIT21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeFOPEIT21XXX
8-character codeFOPEIT21
Branch codeXXX
BankFope SPA
BranchHead office
CityVicenza
CountryItaly

The way the Fope SPA SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

FOPE 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.
XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code FOPEIT21XXX?

FOPEIT21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Fope SPA in Vicenza, Italy. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Fope SPA.

Is FOPEIT21 and FOPEIT21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. FOPEIT21 is the short version of FOPEIT21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Fope SPA in Vicenza.

Do I need FOPEIT21XXX to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of 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 FOPEIT21XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Fope SPA?

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

What do the letters in FOPEIT21XXX stand for?

FOPE is the bank code of Fope SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

What is the best way to send money to Fope SPA?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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