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SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1240

BITAITR1240 belongs to Banca D'italia in Bologna, Italy.

BITAITR1240

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBITAITR1240
8-character codeBITAITR1
Branch code240
BankBanca D'italia
BranchSede di Bologna
CityBologna
CountryItaly

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.
240 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 BIC BITAITR1240?

The code BITAITR1240 belongs to Sede di Bologna, part of Banca D'italia in Bologna, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1240?

BITAITR1 points to the main office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1240 is Sede di Bologna. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BITAITR1240.

What do the letters in BITAITR1240 mean?

BITA is the bank code of Banca D'italia, IT stands for Italy, R1 is the code for the city or region and 240 is the code of the department Sede di Bologna.

What happens if I use BITAITR1240 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BITAITR1240 against the details from Banca D'italia before you confirm.

Does Banca D'italia have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

Do I need BITAITR1240 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BITAITR1240.

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