SWIFT/BIC code BCITNL2AXXX
BCITNL2AXXX belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITNL2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITNL2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCIT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCITNL2AXXX?
BCITNL2AXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use it when a payment to Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BCITNL2AXXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BCITNL2AXXX.
Is BCITNL2A and BCITNL2AXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BCITNL2A is the short version of BCITNL2AXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg in Amsterdam.
What does each part of BCITNL2AXXX stand for?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg, NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 2A is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCITNL2AXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg in Netherlands, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.