SWIFT/BIC code PASCITM1ME3

PASCITM1ME3 belongs to Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. in Messina, Italy.

PASCITM1ME3

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePASCITM1ME3
8-character codePASCITM1
Branch codeME3
BankBanca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A.
Branch—
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.
ME3 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 SWIFT/BIC code PASCITM1ME3?

PASCITM1ME3 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 Messina, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

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

Do I need PASCITM1ME3 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PASCITM1ME3.

What do the letters in PASCITM1ME3 stand for?

PASC is the institution code of Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and ME3 identifies the department Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A..

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

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

What happens if I enter PASCITM1ME3 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PASCITM1ME3 against the details from Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena S.P.A. before you confirm.

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