SWIFT/BIC code POSOIT2108O
POSOIT2108O belongs to Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Roma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POSOIT2108O |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POSOIT21 |
| Branch code | 08O |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Sondrio |
| Branch | Roma Ag.20 |
| 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.
- 08O 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 is behind SWIFT code POSOIT2108O?
The code POSOIT2108O belongs to Roma Ag.20, part of Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Roma, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need POSOIT2108O for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need POSOIT2108O.
How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare di Sondrio take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter POSOIT2108O incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check POSOIT2108O with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of POSOIT2108O stand for?
POSO is the institution code of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 08O identifies the department Roma Ag.20.
Can I use POSOIT21 instead of POSOIT2108O?
POSOIT21 is the main office of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, while POSOIT2108O points to Roma Ag.20. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use POSOIT2108O 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.