SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21870

BACRIT21870 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Andria, Italy.

BACRIT21870

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBACRIT21870
8-character codeBACRIT21
Branch code870
BankCredito Emiliano S.P.A.
BranchSede
CityAndria
CountryItaly

How 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.
870 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21870?

BACRIT21870 identifies Sede, a unit of Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Andria, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BACRIT21870 stand for?

BACR is the bank code of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 870 is the code of the branch Sede.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BACRIT21870 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 BACRIT21870.

Has Credito Emiliano S.P.A. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 263 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Credito Emiliano S.P.A..

Can I use BACRIT21 instead of BACRIT21870?

BACRIT21 points to the main office of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., while BACRIT21870 is Sede. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BACRIT21870 if the recipient asks for it.

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