SWIFT/BIC code POSOIT2109U
POSOIT2109U belongs to Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Bonate Sotto, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POSOIT2109U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POSOIT21 |
| Branch code | 09U |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Sondrio |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bonate Sotto |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- 09U 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 is behind BIC POSOIT2109U?
POSOIT2109U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, a branch or department of Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Bonate Sotto, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need POSOIT2109U to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need POSOIT2109U.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Popolare di Sondrio?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in POSOIT2109U 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 09U is the code of the department Banca Popolare di Sondrio.
Can I use POSOIT21 instead of POSOIT2109U?
POSOIT21 is the main office of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, while POSOIT2109U is Banca Popolare di Sondrio. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use POSOIT2109U 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.