SWIFT/BIC code BTRLRO22BBV
BTRLRO22BBV belongs to Banca Transilvania S.A. in Bucharest, Romania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTRLRO22BBV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTRLRO22 |
| Branch code | BBV |
| Bank | Banca Transilvania S.A. |
| Branch | Victoriei Branch |
| City | Bucharest |
| Country | Romania |
How the Banca Transilvania S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BBV 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 BTRLRO22BBV?
BTRLRO22BBV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Victoriei Branch, a branch or department of Banca Transilvania S.A. in Bucharest, Romania. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BTRLRO22BBV to send euros to Romania?
Romania belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BTRLRO22BBV.
How long does a transfer to Banca Transilvania S.A. take in Romania?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BTRLRO22 instead of BTRLRO22BBV?
BTRLRO22 points to the head office of Banca Transilvania S.A., while BTRLRO22BBV is Victoriei Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BTRLRO22BBV if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BTRLRO22BBV mean?
BTRL is the institution code of Banca Transilvania S.A., RO stands for Romania, 22 is the code for the city or region and BBV identifies the department Victoriei Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Transilvania S.A. in Romania?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Romanian Leu with specialist providers 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.