SWIFT/BIC code BTRLRO22SJA
BTRLRO22SJA belongs to Banca Transilvania S.A. in Zalau, Romania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTRLRO22SJA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTRLRO22 |
| Branch code | SJA |
| Bank | Banca Transilvania S.A. |
| Branch | Zalau Branch |
| City | Zalau |
| 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).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SJA 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 BTRLRO22SJA?
BTRLRO22SJA identifies Zalau Branch, part of Banca Transilvania S.A. in Zalau, Romania. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banca Transilvania S.A. take in Romania?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BTRLRO22SJA to send euros to Romania?
Romania is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BTRLRO22SJA.
What happens if I use BTRLRO22SJA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BTRLRO22SJA with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BTRLRO22SJA mean?
BTRL is the institution code of Banca Transilvania S.A., RO stands for Romania, 22 is the location code and SJA identifies the department Zalau Branch.
Can I use BTRLRO22 instead of BTRLRO22SJA?
BTRLRO22 is the head office of Banca Transilvania S.A., while BTRLRO22SJA is Zalau Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BTRLRO22SJA 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.