SWIFT/BIC code BCITITM1283
BCITITM1283 belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Messina, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITITM1283 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITITM1 |
| Branch code | 283 |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo SPA |
| Branch | Branch 3 - Via Catania |
| City | Messina |
| Country | Italy |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo SPA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCIT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 283 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 is behind SWIFT code BCITITM1283?
BCITITM1283 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Branch 3 - Via Catania, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Messina, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BCITITM1283 mean?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and 283 identifies the branch Branch 3 - Via Catania.
What happens if I use BCITITM1283 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCITITM1283 against the details from Intesa Sanpaolo SPA before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BCITITM1283 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BCITITM1283.
How long does it take to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo SPA in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.