SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21227
BACRIT21227 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in L'aquila, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACRIT21227 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACRIT21 |
| Branch code | 227 |
| Bank | Credito Emiliano S.P.A. |
| Branch | — |
| City | L'aquila |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Credito Emiliano S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 227 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21227?
BACRIT21227 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., part of Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in L'aquila, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BACRIT21227 stand for?
BACR is the bank code of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 227 is the code of the department Credito Emiliano S.P.A..
What is the best way to send money to Credito Emiliano S.P.A.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BACRIT21227 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. For other currencies you still need BACRIT21227.
How long does it take to send money to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BACRIT21 instead of BACRIT21227?
BACRIT21 points to the main office of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., while BACRIT21227 points to Credito Emiliano S.P.A.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BACRIT21227.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.