SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1140

BITAITR1140 belongs to Banca D'italia in Genova, Italy.

BITAITR1140

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBITAITR1140
8-character codeBITAITR1
Branch code140
BankBanca D'italia
BranchSede di Genova
CityGenova
CountryItaly

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.
140 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1140?

BITAITR1140 identifies Sede di Genova, a unit of Banca D'italia in Genova, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Banca D'italia got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 144 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca D'italia in Italy. All of them are listed on the page of Banca D'italia.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1140?

BITAITR1 points to the main office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1140 points to Sede di Genova. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BITAITR1140 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BITAITR1140 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to 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 BITAITR1140.

What do the letters in BITAITR1140 stand for?

BITA is the bank code of Banca D'italia, IT stands for Italy, R1 is the location code and 140 identifies the branch Sede di Genova.

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