SWIFT/BIC code BCITDEFFXXX
BCITDEFFXXX belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.-Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.-Frankfurt |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.-Frankfurt SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCIT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCITDEFFXXX?
BCITDEFFXXX identifies the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.-Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.-Frankfurt.
What is the best way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.-Frankfurt in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BCITDEFFXXX stand for?
BCIT is the bank code of Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.-Frankfurt, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I use BCITDEFFXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCITDEFFXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are BCITDEFF and BCITDEFFXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BCITDEFF is the short version of BCITDEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.-Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need BCITDEFFXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany 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 BCITDEFFXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.