SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21212

BACRIT21212 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Brescia, Italy.

BACRIT21212

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBACRIT21212
8-character codeBACRIT21
Branch code212
BankCredito Emiliano S.P.A.
BranchBrescia Ag.3
CityBrescia
CountryItaly

How the Credito Emiliano S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BACR 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.
212 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BACRIT21212?

BACRIT21212 identifies Brescia Ag.3, part of Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Brescia, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BACRIT21212 mean?

BACR is the institution code of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 212 identifies the branch Brescia Ag.3.

What happens if I use BACRIT21212 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BACRIT21212 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Italy?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use BACRIT21 instead of BACRIT21212?

BACRIT21 points to the main office of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., while BACRIT21212 points to Brescia Ag.3. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BACRIT21212.

Do I need BACRIT21212 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 still need BACRIT21212.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.