SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1138
BITAITR1138 belongs to Banca D'italia in Varese, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITR1138 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITR1 |
| Branch code | 138 |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | Filiale di Varese |
| City | Varese |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 138 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1138?
The code BITAITR1138 belongs to Filiale di Varese, a branch or department of Banca D'italia in Varese, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Banca D'italia have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 144 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca D'italia in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1138?
BITAITR1 points to the main office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1138 is Filiale di Varese. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BITAITR1138 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BITAITR1138 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BITAITR1138 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Banca D'italia take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.