SWIFT/BIC code COBAIT21XXX
COBAIT21XXX belongs to Comdirect Bank S.P.A. in Milano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBAIT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBAIT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Comdirect Bank S.P.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Milano |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Comdirect Bank S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COBA 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code COBAIT21XXX?
The code COBAIT21XXX belongs to the head office of Comdirect Bank S.P.A. in Milano, Italy. It is the code to use when a payment to Comdirect Bank S.P.A. does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in COBAIT21XXX stand for?
COBA is the institution code of Comdirect Bank S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Comdirect Bank S.P.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – COBAIT21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Comdirect Bank S.P.A. in Italy, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need COBAIT21XXX to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need COBAIT21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Comdirect Bank S.P.A. take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is COBAIT21 and COBAIT21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. COBAIT21 is the short version of COBAIT21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Comdirect Bank S.P.A. in Milano.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.