SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1131
BITAITR1131 belongs to Banca D'italia in Brescia, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITR1131 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITR1 |
| Branch code | 131 |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | Filiale di Brescia |
| City | Brescia |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca D'italia SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 131 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 code BITAITR1131?
BITAITR1131 identifies Filiale di Brescia, a unit of Banca D'italia in Brescia, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BITAITR1131 mean?
BITA is the institution code of Banca D'italia, IT stands for Italy, R1 is the location code and 131 identifies the branch Filiale di Brescia.
What happens if I use BITAITR1131 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BITAITR1131 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1131?
BITAITR1 is the head office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1131 points to Filiale di Brescia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BITAITR1131 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BITAITR1131 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BITAITR1131.
How long does it take to send money to Banca D'italia in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.