SWIFT/BIC code BCITTRISXXX
BCITTRISXXX belongs to Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCITTRISXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCITTRIS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Istanbul |
| Country | Türkiye |
How the Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch 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.
- TR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- IS 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 institution uses SWIFT code BCITTRISXXX?
The code BCITTRISXXX belongs to the head office of Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch in Istanbul, Türkiye. Use it when a payment to Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Turkish Lira with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BCITTRISXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch in Türkiye, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCITTRISXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Türkiye is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BCITTRISXXX mean?
BCIT is the institution code of Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch, TR stands for Türkiye, IS is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Intesa Sanpaolo Istanbul Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.