SWIFT/BIC code VEBHIT21266
VEBHIT21266 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Veneto Banca) in Biella, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VEBHIT21266 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VEBHIT21 |
| Branch code | 266 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Veneto Banca) |
| Branch | Filiale di Biella |
| City | Biella |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Veneto Banca) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VEBH 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.
- 266 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code VEBHIT21266?
VEBHIT21266 identifies Filiale di Biella, a unit of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Veneto Banca) in Biella, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need VEBHIT21266 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need VEBHIT21266.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Veneto Banca) take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Veneto Banca) in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% 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 happens if I enter VEBHIT21266 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VEBHIT21266 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use VEBHIT21 instead of VEBHIT21266?
VEBHIT21 is the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA (Formerly Veneto Banca), while VEBHIT21266 points to Filiale di Biella. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use VEBHIT21266 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.