SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1434

BITAITR1434 belongs to Banca D'italia in Taranto, Italy.

BITAITR1434

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBITAITR1434
8-character codeBITAITR1
Branch code434
BankBanca D'italia
BranchFiliale di Taranto
CityTaranto
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.
434 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 BIC BITAITR1434?

BITAITR1434 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Taranto, part of Banca D'italia in Taranto, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Banca D'italia take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BITAITR1434 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 BITAITR1434.

What happens if I use BITAITR1434 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BITAITR1434 against the details from Banca D'italia before sending.

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

Many banks add 1–3% 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.

What does each part of BITAITR1434 stand for?

BITA is the institution code of Banca D'italia, IT stands for Italy, R1 is the code for the city or region and 434 is the code of the department Filiale di Taranto.

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