SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1244
BITAITR1244 belongs to Banca D'italia in Parma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITR1244 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITR1 |
| Branch code | 244 |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | Filiale di Parma |
| City | Parma |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca D'italia SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 244 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 is behind SWIFT code BITAITR1244?
BITAITR1244 identifies Filiale di Parma, a unit of Banca D'italia in Parma, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BITAITR1244 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BITAITR1244 against the details from Banca D'italia before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca D'italia?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
Do I need BITAITR1244 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 still need BITAITR1244.
How long does a transfer to Banca D'italia take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1244?
BITAITR1 is the main office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1244 is Filiale di Parma. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BITAITR1244 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.