SWIFT/BIC code ANTBIT21558
ANTBIT21558 belongs to Banca Antonveneta SPA in Messina, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANTBIT21558 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANTBIT21 |
| Branch code | 558 |
| Bank | Banca Antonveneta SPA |
| Branch | Contesse |
| City | Messina |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Antonveneta SPA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ANTB 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.
- 558 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 code ANTBIT21558?
ANTBIT21558 identifies Contesse, a branch or department of Banca Antonveneta SPA in Messina, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need ANTBIT21558 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need ANTBIT21558.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Antonveneta SPA in Italy?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Antonveneta SPA in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in ANTBIT21558 mean?
ANTB is the institution code of Banca Antonveneta SPA, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 558 identifies the department Contesse.
Can I use ANTBIT21 instead of ANTBIT21558?
ANTBIT21 is the head office of Banca Antonveneta SPA, while ANTBIT21558 points to Contesse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ANTBIT21558.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.