SWIFT/BIC code BTRLRO21CJ5
BTRLRO21CJ5 belongs to Banca Transilvania S.A. in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTRLRO21CJ5 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTRLRO21 |
| Branch code | CJ5 |
| Bank | Banca Transilvania S.A. |
| Branch | Grigorescu Branch |
| City | Cluj-Napoca |
| Country | Romania |
The way the Banca Transilvania S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BTRL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CJ5 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BTRLRO21CJ5?
BTRLRO21CJ5 identifies Grigorescu Branch, a branch or department of Banca Transilvania S.A. in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BTRLRO21CJ5 stand for?
BTRL is the institution code of Banca Transilvania S.A., RO stands for Romania, 21 is the location code and CJ5 is the code of the branch Grigorescu Branch.
Do I need BTRLRO21CJ5 to send euros to Romania?
Romania 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 BTRLRO21CJ5.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Transilvania S.A.?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter BTRLRO21CJ5 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BTRLRO21CJ5 against the details from Banca Transilvania S.A. before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Transilvania S.A.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Romanian Leu with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.