SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21745
BACRIT21745 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Catania, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACRIT21745 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACRIT21 |
| Branch code | 745 |
| Bank | Credito Emiliano S.P.A. |
| Branch | Catania AG. 5 |
| City | Catania |
| 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.
- 745 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 BACRIT21745?
BACRIT21745 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Catania AG. 5, a unit of Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Catania, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BACRIT21745 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 BACRIT21745.
How long does a transfer to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter BACRIT21745 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BACRIT21745 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BACRIT21 instead of BACRIT21745?
BACRIT21 points to the head office of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., while BACRIT21745 is Catania AG. 5. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BACRIT21745 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BACRIT21745 stand for?
BACR is the institution code of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 745 is the code of the branch Catania AG. 5.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.