SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1515

BITAITR1515 belongs to Banca D'italia in Palermo, Italy.

BITAITR1515

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBITAITR1515
8-character codeBITAITR1
Branch code515
BankBanca D'italia
BranchSede di Palermo
CityPalermo
CountryItaly

How 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.
515 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 BIC BITAITR1515?

BITAITR1515 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sede di Palermo, part of Banca D'italia in Palermo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BITAITR1515 mean?

BITA is the bank code of Banca D'italia, IT stands for Italy, R1 is the location code and 515 identifies the branch Sede di Palermo.

Has Banca D'italia got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Banca D'italia?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1515?

BITAITR1 points to the head office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1515 points to Sede di Palermo. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BITAITR1515 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BITAITR1515 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BITAITR1515.

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