SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21617

BACRIT21617 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Biella, Italy.

BACRIT21617

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBACRIT21617
8-character codeBACRIT21
Branch code617
BankCredito Emiliano S.P.A.
Branch—
CityBiella
CountryItaly

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.
617 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21617?

BACRIT21617 identifies Credito Emiliano S.P.A., a branch or department of Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Biella, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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 2–4 business days.

Do I need BACRIT21617 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BACRIT21617.

What do the letters in BACRIT21617 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 617 identifies the branch Credito Emiliano S.P.A..

What happens if I enter BACRIT21617 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BACRIT21617 against the details from Credito Emiliano S.P.A. before sending.

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