SWIFT/BIC code CMETIT31XXX
CMETIT31XXX belongs to Comune di Catania in Catania, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMETIT31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMETIT31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Comune di Catania |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Catania |
| Country | Italy |
How the Comune di Catania SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMET Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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
Which bank uses BIC CMETIT31XXX?
CMETIT31XXX identifies the head office of Comune di Catania in Catania, Italy. It is the code to use when a payment to Comune di Catania does not need a specific branch.
Is CMETIT31 and CMETIT31XXX the same code?
Yes. CMETIT31 is the 8-character version of CMETIT31XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Comune di Catania in Catania.
Do I need CMETIT31XXX to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CMETIT31XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Comune di Catania in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of CMETIT31XXX mean?
CMET is the bank code of Comune di Catania, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Comune di Catania use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CMETIT31XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Comune di Catania in Italy, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.