VPAYITM2 — VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. ITALIAN BRANCH
VPAYITM2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. ITALIAN BRANCH in MILANO, Italy — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
VPAYITM2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. ITALIAN BRANCH in MILANO, Italy. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. ITALIAN BRANCH |
| Country | Italy (IT) |
| Location Code | M2 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code VPAYITM2 belong to?
The SWIFT code VPAYITM2 identifies VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. ITALIAN BRANCH in MILANO, Italy. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code VPAYITM2 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of VPAYITM2 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (VPAY) represent the bank code for VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. ITALIAN BRANCH; characters 5-6 (IT) indicate the country code for Italy; characters 7-8 (M2) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code VPAYITM2 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) VPAYITM2 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'M2' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code VPAYITM2 instead of VPAYITM2?
Yes. The 8-character code VPAYITM2 represents the primary headquarters of VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. ITALIAN BRANCH. The 11-character code VPAYITM2 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to VPAYITM2 (or VPAYITM2XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to VPAYITM2?
The physical address registered for VPAYITM2 is: VIALE GIULIO RICHARD 3A, 20143, MILANO, Italy. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).