SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1231
BITAITR1231 belongs to Banca D'italia in Trieste, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITR1231 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITR1 |
| Branch code | 231 |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | Sede di Trieste |
| City | Trieste |
| 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.
- 231 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 is behind BIC BITAITR1231?
The code BITAITR1231 belongs to Sede di Trieste, part of Banca D'italia in Trieste, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BITAITR1231 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BITAITR1231.
How long does it take to send money to Banca D'italia?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Banca D'italia got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 144 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca D'italia in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1231?
BITAITR1 points to the main office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1231 is Sede di Trieste. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BITAITR1231 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.