SWIFT/BIC code POSOIT2109L
POSOIT2109L belongs to Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Gallarate, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POSOIT2109L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POSOIT21 |
| Branch code | 09L |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Sondrio |
| Branch | Gallarate |
| City | Gallarate |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Popolare di Sondrio SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 09L 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 SWIFT/BIC code POSOIT2109L?
The code POSOIT2109L belongs to Gallarate, a unit of Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Gallarate, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use POSOIT21 instead of POSOIT2109L?
POSOIT21 points to the head office of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, while POSOIT2109L is Gallarate. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention POSOIT2109L.
What does each part of POSOIT2109L stand for?
POSO is the bank code of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 09L identifies the department Gallarate.
Do I need POSOIT2109L to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need POSOIT2109L.
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 2–4 business days.
Does Banca Popolare di Sondrio have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 298 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.