SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21222

BACRIT21222 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Genova, Italy.

BACRIT21222

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBACRIT21222
8-character codeBACRIT21
Branch code222
BankCredito Emiliano S.P.A.
BranchGenova AG. 2
CityGenova
CountryItaly

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

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.
222 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 BIC BACRIT21222?

BACRIT21222 identifies Genova AG. 2, a branch or department of Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Genova, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Credito Emiliano S.P.A.?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in BACRIT21222 mean?

BACR is the bank code of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 222 identifies the branch Genova AG. 2.

Can I use BACRIT21 instead of BACRIT21222?

BACRIT21 is the head office of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., while BACRIT21222 points to Genova AG. 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BACRIT21222 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BACRIT21222 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BACRIT21222.

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