SWIFT/BIC code POSOIT2109O

POSOIT2109O belongs to Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Merano, Italy.

POSOIT2109O

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePOSOIT2109O
8-character codePOSOIT21
Branch code09O
BankBanca Popolare di Sondrio
BranchMerano
CityMerano
CountryItaly

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.
09O 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 is behind BIC POSOIT2109O?

POSOIT2109O identifies Merano, part of Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Merano, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use POSOIT21 instead of POSOIT2109O?

POSOIT21 is the head office of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, while POSOIT2109O points to Merano. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use POSOIT2109O if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of POSOIT2109O 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 09O is the code of the department Merano.

Has Banca Popolare di Sondrio got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banca Popolare di Sondrio.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need POSOIT2109O for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need POSOIT2109O.

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