SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1514
BITAITR1514 belongs to Banca D'italia in Messina, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITR1514 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITR1 |
| Branch code | 514 |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | Filiale di Messina |
| City | Messina |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca D'italia SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 514 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/BIC code BITAITR1514?
BITAITR1514 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Messina, a unit of Banca D'italia in Messina, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Do I need BITAITR1514 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BITAITR1514.
What does each part of BITAITR1514 mean?
BITA is the institution code of Banca D'italia, IT is the ISO code of Italy, R1 is the location code and 514 identifies the department Filiale di Messina.
Does Banca D'italia have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 144 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca D'italia in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banca D'italia.
What happens if I enter BITAITR1514 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BITAITR1514 against the details from Banca D'italia before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.