SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21657
BACRIT21657 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Catanzaro, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACRIT21657 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACRIT21 |
| Branch code | 657 |
| Bank | Credito Emiliano S.P.A. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Catanzaro |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- 657 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 code BACRIT21657?
The code BACRIT21657 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A., part of Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Catanzaro, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BACRIT21657 stand for?
BACR is the bank code of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 657 identifies the department Credito Emiliano S.P.A..
Can I use BACRIT21 instead of BACRIT21657?
BACRIT21 points to the head office of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., while BACRIT21657 is 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 BACRIT21657.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Italy?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BACRIT21657 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BACRIT21657.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.