SWIFT/BIC code CFFFIT21XXX
CFFFIT21XXX belongs to Crif S.P.A. in Bologna, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CFFFIT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CFFFIT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Crif S.P.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bologna |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Crif S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CFFF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code CFFFIT21XXX?
CFFFIT21XXX identifies the main office of Crif S.P.A. in Bologna, Italy. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Crif S.P.A..
Does Crif S.P.A. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CFFFIT21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Crif S.P.A. in Italy, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are CFFFIT21 and CFFFIT21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CFFFIT21 is the short version of CFFFIT21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Crif S.P.A. in Bologna.
How long does it take to send money to Crif S.P.A. in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CFFFIT21XXX to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CFFFIT21XXX.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Crif S.P.A. in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro 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.