SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1139
BITAITR1139 belongs to Banca D'italia in Milano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITR1139 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITR1 |
| Branch code | 139 |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | Filiale di Milano |
| City | Milano |
| 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.
- 139 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 BIC BITAITR1139?
The code BITAITR1139 belongs to Filiale di Milano, part of Banca D'italia in Milano, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banca D'italia?
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.
Do I need BITAITR1139 for a euro transfer 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 do need BITAITR1139.
How long does a transfer to Banca D'italia take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of BITAITR1139 stand for?
BITA is the institution code of Banca D'italia, IT is the ISO code of Italy, R1 is the code for the city or region and 139 identifies the branch Filiale di Milano.
What happens if I enter BITAITR1139 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BITAITR1139 against the details from Banca D'italia before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.