SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITG1566

CRGEITG1566 belongs to Banca Carige S.P.A. in Palermo, Italy.

CRGEITG1566

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRGEITG1566
8-character codeCRGEITG1
Branch code566
BankBanca Carige S.P.A.
BranchAgenzia 6 - Palermo
CityPalermo
CountryItaly

The way the Banca Carige S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC works

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

CRGE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
G1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
566 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 CRGEITG1566?

CRGEITG1566 identifies Agenzia 6 - Palermo, a unit of Banca Carige S.P.A. in Palermo, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CRGEITG1566 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRGEITG1566 with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Carige S.P.A.?

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 do the letters in CRGEITG1566 mean?

CRGE is the bank code of Banca Carige S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, G1 is the location code and 566 identifies the branch Agenzia 6 - Palermo.

How long does a transfer to Banca Carige S.P.A. take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CRGEITG1566 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CRGEITG1566.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.