SWIFT/BIC code POSOIT2114I
POSOIT2114I belongs to Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Vercelli, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POSOIT2114I |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POSOIT21 |
| Branch code | 14I |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Sondrio |
| Branch | Corso Prestinari, 20 |
| City | Vercelli |
| 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.
- 14I 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 POSOIT2114I?
POSOIT2114I is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corso Prestinari, 20, a branch or department of Banca Popolare di Sondrio in Vercelli, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need POSOIT2114I for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need POSOIT2114I.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare di Sondrio?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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 the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in POSOIT2114I mean?
POSO is the institution code of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 14I identifies the branch Corso Prestinari, 20.
Can I use POSOIT21 instead of POSOIT2114I?
POSOIT21 points to the main office of Banca Popolare di Sondrio, while POSOIT2114I is Corso Prestinari, 20. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention POSOIT2114I.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.