SWIFT/BIC code PASCITM1CLS

PASCITM1CLS belongs to Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. in San Cataldo, Italy.

PASCITM1CLS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePASCITM1CLS
8-character codePASCITM1
Branch codeCLS
BankBanca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A.
Branch—
CitySan Cataldo
CountryItaly

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

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.
CLS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PASCITM1CLS?

PASCITM1CLS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A., a branch or department of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. in San Cataldo, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of PASCITM1CLS stand for?

PASC is the bank code of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and CLS identifies the department Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A..

Can I use PASCITM1 instead of PASCITM1CLS?

PASCITM1 is the main office of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A., while PASCITM1CLS is Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PASCITM1CLS if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need PASCITM1CLS for a euro transfer 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 PASCITM1CLS.

How long does a transfer to Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. take?

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

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