SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1319
BITAITR1319 belongs to Banca D'italia in Firenze, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITR1319 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITR1 |
| Branch code | 319 |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | Filiale di Prato |
| City | Firenze |
| 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.
- 319 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 code BITAITR1319?
BITAITR1319 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Prato, a branch or department of Banca D'italia in Firenze, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BITAITR1319 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BITAITR1319.
How long does a transfer to Banca D'italia take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Banca D'italia in Italy?
Banks often 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.
Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1319?
BITAITR1 points to the main office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1319 is Filiale di Prato. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BITAITR1319.
What does each part of BITAITR1319 mean?
BITA is the bank code of Banca D'italia, IT is the ISO code of Italy, R1 is the code for the city or region and 319 is the code of the branch Filiale di Prato.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.