SWIFT/BIC code BIOOIT21XXX

BIOOIT21XXX belongs to Bio-On S.P.A. in Bologna, Italy.

BIOOIT21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBIOOIT21XXX
8-character codeBIOOIT21
Branch codeXXX
BankBio-On S.P.A.
BranchHead office
CityBologna
CountryItaly

The way the Bio-On S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BIOO 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.
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 code BIOOIT21XXX?

BIOOIT21XXX identifies the headquarters of Bio-On S.P.A. in Bologna, Italy. It is the code to use when a payment to Bio-On S.P.A. does not need a specific branch.

Does Bio-On S.P.A. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BIOOIT21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bio-On S.P.A. in Italy, so there is no branch code to choose.

Are BIOOIT21 and BIOOIT21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. BIOOIT21 is the 8-character version of BIOOIT21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Bio-On S.P.A. in Bologna.

Do I need BIOOIT21XXX to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BIOOIT21XXX.

How long does a transfer to Bio-On S.P.A. take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in BIOOIT21XXX stand for?

BIOO is the institution code of Bio-On S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

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