SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1115

BITAITR1115 belongs to Banca D'italia in Vercelli, Italy.

BITAITR1115

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBITAITR1115
8-character codeBITAITR1
Branch code115
BankBanca D'italia
BranchFiliale di Vercelli
CityVercelli
CountryItaly

The way 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.
115 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1115?

BITAITR1115 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Vercelli, part of Banca D'italia in Vercelli, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BITAITR1115 stand for?

BITA is the institution code of Banca D'italia, IT is the ISO code of Italy, R1 is the location code and 115 identifies the department Filiale di Vercelli.

Do I need BITAITR1115 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BITAITR1115.

How long does a transfer to Banca D'italia take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1115?

BITAITR1 is the head office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1115 is Filiale di Vercelli. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BITAITR1115.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca D'italia in Italy?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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