SWIFT/BIC code POSOIT2109J

POSOIT2109J belongs to Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Bormio, Italy.

POSOIT2109J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePOSOIT2109J
8-character codePOSOIT21
Branch code09J
BankBanca Popolare di Sondrio
BranchAG. 1
CityBormio
CountryItaly

How 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.
09J 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 BIC POSOIT2109J?

POSOIT2109J is the SWIFT/BIC code of AG. 1, part of Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Bormio, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use POSOIT21 instead of POSOIT2109J?

POSOIT21 points to the head office of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, while POSOIT2109J points to AG. 1. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention POSOIT2109J.

Has Banca Popolare di Sondrio got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 298 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banca Popolare di Sondrio.

What do the letters in POSOIT2109J mean?

POSO is the bank code of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 09J identifies the branch AG. 1.

Do I need POSOIT2109J to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need POSOIT2109J.

How long does a transfer to Banca Popolare di Sondrio take in Italy?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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