SWIFT/BIC code POSOIT2106L
POSOIT2106L belongs to Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Roma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POSOIT2106L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POSOIT21 |
| Branch code | 06L |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Sondrio |
| Branch | AG. 5 - Piazza S. Maria Consolatrice |
| City | Roma |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Popolare di Sondrio SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POSO 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.
- 06L 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
What bank uses BIC POSOIT2106L?
The code POSOIT2106L belongs to AG. 5 - Piazza S. Maria Consolatrice, a branch or department of Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Roma, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use POSOIT2106L with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check POSOIT2106L with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare di Sondrio?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need POSOIT2106L to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need POSOIT2106L.
Can I use POSOIT21 instead of POSOIT2106L?
POSOIT21 is the head office of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, while POSOIT2106L is AG. 5 - Piazza S. Maria Consolatrice. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use POSOIT2106L if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Popolare di Sondrio?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.