SWIFT/BIC code CRFIIT2S252

CRFIIT2S252 belongs to Credit Agricole Carispezia SPA in Genova, Italy.

CRFIIT2S252

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRFIIT2S252
8-character codeCRFIIT2S
Branch code252
BankCredit Agricole Carispezia SPA
BranchGenova Centro
CityGenova
CountryItaly

How the Credit Agricole Carispezia SPA SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CRFI Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2S Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
252 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 uses SWIFT code CRFIIT2S252?

CRFIIT2S252 identifies Genova Centro, part of Credit Agricole Carispezia SPA in Genova, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need CRFIIT2S252 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRFIIT2S252.

How long does a transfer to Credit Agricole Carispezia SPA take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Agricole Carispezia SPA?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of CRFIIT2S252 stand for?

CRFI is the institution code of Credit Agricole Carispezia SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 2S is the location code and 252 identifies the department Genova Centro.

Can I use CRFIIT2S instead of CRFIIT2S252?

CRFIIT2S is the head office of Credit Agricole Carispezia SPA, while CRFIIT2S252 is Genova Centro. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRFIIT2S252 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.