SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1002
BITAITR1002 belongs to Banca D'italia in Roma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITR1002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITR1 |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | — |
| City | Roma |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca D'italia SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BITA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- R1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 002 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 BIC BITAITR1002?
BITAITR1002 identifies Banca D'italia, part of Banca D'italia in Roma, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BITAITR1002 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BITAITR1002 against the details from Banca D'italia before sending.
Do I need BITAITR1002 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BITAITR1002.
How long does a transfer to Banca D'italia take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1002?
BITAITR1 is the main office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1002 points to Banca D'italia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BITAITR1002 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BITAITR1002 stand for?
BITA is the bank code of Banca D'italia, IT is the ISO code of Italy, R1 is the location code and 002 identifies the branch Banca D'italia.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.