SWIFT/BIC code BACRIT21879

BACRIT21879 belongs to Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Andria, Italy.

BACRIT21879

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBACRIT21879
8-character codeBACRIT21
Branch code879
BankCredito Emiliano S.P.A.
BranchAG. 5
CityAndria
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.
879 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 bank uses BIC BACRIT21879?

BACRIT21879 identifies AG. 5, a branch or department of Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Andria, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BACRIT21 instead of BACRIT21879?

BACRIT21 is the main office of Credito Emiliano S.P.A., while BACRIT21879 is AG. 5. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BACRIT21879 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BACRIT21879 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BACRIT21879 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Yes, our database contains 263 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credito Emiliano S.P.A. in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Do I need BACRIT21879 to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need BACRIT21879.

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