SWIFT/BIC code CRFIIT3F229
CRFIIT3F229 belongs to Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze S.P.A. in Civitella In Val di Chiana, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRFIIT3F229 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRFIIT3F |
| Branch code | 229 |
| Bank | Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze S.P.A. |
| Branch | Pieve Al Toppo |
| City | Civitella In Val di Chiana |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- 3F Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 229 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 BIC CRFIIT3F229?
CRFIIT3F229 identifies Pieve Al Toppo, a unit of Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze S.P.A. in Civitella In Val di Chiana, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze S.P.A. in Italy?
Many banks 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.
What do the letters in CRFIIT3F229 stand for?
CRFI is the institution code of Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, 3F is the code for the city or region and 229 identifies the department Pieve Al Toppo.
Can I use CRFIIT3F instead of CRFIIT3F229?
CRFIIT3F points to the main office of Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze S.P.A., while CRFIIT3F229 is Pieve Al Toppo. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRFIIT3F229 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need CRFIIT3F229 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of 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 do need CRFIIT3F229.
How long does a transfer to Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze S.P.A. take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.