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SWIFT/BIC code POPHIT21005

POPHIT21005 belongs to Banca Progetto S.p.a in Merate, Italy.

POPHIT21005

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePOPHIT21005
8-character codePOPHIT21
Branch code005
BankBanca Progetto S.p.a
BranchFiliale di Merate
CityMerate
CountryItaly

The way the Banca Progetto S.p.a SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

POPH 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.
005 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 uses BIC POPHIT21005?

The code POPHIT21005 belongs to Filiale di Merate, a unit of Banca Progetto S.p.a in Merate, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need POPHIT21005 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need POPHIT21005.

How long does it take to send money to Banca Progetto S.p.a?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in POPHIT21005 stand for?

POPH is the institution code of Banca Progetto S.p.a, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 005 identifies the branch Filiale di Merate.

What happens if I use POPHIT21005 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check POPHIT21005 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use POPHIT21 instead of POPHIT21005?

POPHIT21 points to the head office of Banca Progetto S.p.a, while POPHIT21005 points to Filiale di Merate. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use POPHIT21005 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.