SWIFT/BIC code PASCITM1496

PASCITM1496 belongs to Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. in Montichiari, Italy.

PASCITM1496

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePASCITM1496
8-character codePASCITM1
Branch code496
BankBanca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A.
BranchMontichiari
CityMontichiari
CountryItaly

How the Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

PASC Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
496 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 bank is behind BIC PASCITM1496?

PASCITM1496 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Montichiari, part of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. in Montichiari, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A.?

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.

What happens if I enter PASCITM1496 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PASCITM1496 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need PASCITM1496 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PASCITM1496.

How long does it take to send money to Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A.?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use PASCITM1 instead of PASCITM1496?

PASCITM1 is the main office of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A., while PASCITM1496 points to Montichiari. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PASCITM1496 if the recipient asks for it.

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