SWIFT/BIC code BITAITR1516
BITAITR1516 belongs to Banca D'italia in Ragusa, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITR1516 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITR1 |
| Branch code | 516 |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | Filiale di Ragusa |
| City | Ragusa |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 516 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 is behind BIC BITAITR1516?
BITAITR1516 identifies Filiale di Ragusa, part of Banca D'italia in Ragusa, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banca D'italia got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Banca D'italia in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BITAITR1516 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of 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 BITAITR1516.
What do the letters in BITAITR1516 stand for?
BITA is the bank code of Banca D'italia, IT is the ISO code of Italy, R1 is the location code and 516 identifies the department Filiale di Ragusa.
Can I use BITAITR1 instead of BITAITR1516?
BITAITR1 points to the main office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITR1516 is Filiale di Ragusa. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BITAITR1516 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.