SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1318

BITAITR1318 belongs to Banca D'italia in Siena, Italy.

BITAITR1318

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBITAITR1318
8-character codeBITAITR1
Branch code318
BankBanca D'italia
BranchFiliale di Siena
CitySiena
CountryItaly

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.
318 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 uses SWIFT code BITAITR1318?

BITAITR1318 identifies Filiale di Siena, a unit of Banca D'italia in Siena, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BITAITR1318 stand for?

BITA is the bank code of Banca D'italia, IT stands for Italy, R1 is the location code and 318 is the code of the branch Filiale di Siena.

Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1318?

BITAITR1 points to the head office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1318 is Filiale di Siena. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BITAITR1318 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Yes – our database contains 144 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca D'italia in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter BITAITR1318 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BITAITR1318 against the details from Banca D'italia before you confirm.

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