SWIFT/BIC code BITAITRRGIR
BITAITRRGIR belongs to Banca D'italia in Roma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BITAITRRGIR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BITAITRR |
| Branch code | GIR |
| Bank | Banca D'italia |
| Branch | Movimentazione Diretta |
| City | Roma |
| Country | Italy |
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).
- RR Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GIR 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 SWIFT/BIC code BITAITRRGIR?
BITAITRRGIR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Movimentazione Diretta, a unit of Banca D'italia in Roma, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BITAITRRGIR mean?
BITA is the institution code of Banca D'italia, IT is the ISO code of Italy, RR is the location code and GIR identifies the branch Movimentazione Diretta.
Can I use BITAITRR instead of BITAITRRGIR?
BITAITRR points to the head office of Banca D'italia, while BITAITRRGIR points to Movimentazione Diretta. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BITAITRRGIR if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banca D'italia take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BITAITRRGIR for a euro transfer 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 BITAITRRGIR.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca D'italia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.