SWIFT / BIC Code
PPAYITR1
PostePay S.p.A.
PPAYITR1 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of PostePay S.p.A., registered in Roma. Its bank code (ABI) is 36081, the code an IBAN at PostePay S.p.A. carries in positions 6 to 10. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
PPAY: institution identifier (4 letters)
IT: country code per ISO 3166-1
R1: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
PostePay S.p.A.'s participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇮🇹 Italy
Italy IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for PostePay S.p.A.?
PPAYITR1. Written with the head-office branch code it is PPAYITR1XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does PPAYITR1 mean?
"PPAY" identifies PostePay S.p.A., "IT" is the country code for Italy, "R1" is the location code.
What is PostePay S.p.A.'s bank code (ABI)?
36081. It is the bank code in positions 6 to 10 of an IBAN from Italy. The Banca d'Italia register lists it.
How long are PostePay S.p.A. IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from Italy: the country code IT, two check digits, the CIN (1 letter), the ABI (5 digits, 36081 for PostePay S.p.A.), the CAB (5 digits) and the account number (12 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to PostePay S.p.A.?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists PostePay S.p.A. in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 2 November 2020, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does PostePay S.p.A. confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is PostePay S.p.A.'s registered office?
Viale Europa, 190, 00144 Roma, according to the Banca d'Italia register and GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Viale Europa 190, Rome as its address.