SWIFT/BIC code POSOIT2107H
POSOIT2107H belongs to Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Bienno, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POSOIT2107H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POSOIT21 |
| Branch code | 07H |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Sondrio |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bienno |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca Popolare di Sondrio SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 07H 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 BIC POSOIT2107H?
POSOIT2107H identifies Banca Popolare di Sondrio, a unit of Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Bienno, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Popolare di Sondrio?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need POSOIT2107H for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need POSOIT2107H.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of POSOIT2107H mean?
POSO is the bank code of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 07H identifies the branch Banca Popolare di Sondrio.
Can I use POSOIT21 instead of POSOIT2107H?
POSOIT21 is the main office of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, while POSOIT2107H points to Banca Popolare di Sondrio. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention POSOIT2107H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.