SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21224

BACRIT21224 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Brescia, Italy.

BACRIT21224

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBACRIT21224
8-character codeBACRIT21
Branch code224
BankCredito Emiliano S.P.A.
BranchBrescia AG. 2
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.
224 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 uses BIC BACRIT21224?

BACRIT21224 identifies Brescia AG. 2, a unit of Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Brescia, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BACRIT21224 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BACRIT21224.

What do the letters in BACRIT21224 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 224 identifies the branch Brescia AG. 2.

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 – the difference can be large.

Can I use BACRIT21 instead of BACRIT21224?

BACRIT21 is the head office of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., while BACRIT21224 points to Brescia AG. 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BACRIT21224.

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