SWIFT/BIC code PASCITM1538

PASCITM1538 belongs to Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. in Messina, Italy.

PASCITM1538

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePASCITM1538
8-character codePASCITM1
Branch code538
BankBanca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A.
BranchMessina AG. 6
CityMessina
CountryItaly

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

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.
538 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PASCITM1538?

PASCITM1538 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Messina AG. 6, part of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. in Messina, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in PASCITM1538 mean?

PASC is the bank code of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and 538 identifies the department Messina AG. 6.

Do I need PASCITM1538 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PASCITM1538.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use PASCITM1 instead of PASCITM1538?

PASCITM1 points to the head office of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A., while PASCITM1538 points to Messina AG. 6. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PASCITM1538.

What happens if I enter PASCITM1538 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PASCITM1538 with the recipient before sending.

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