SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITG1578
CRGEITG1578 belongs to Banca Carige S.P.A. in Nicosia, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRGEITG1578 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRGEITG1 |
| Branch code | 578 |
| Bank | Banca Carige S.P.A. |
| Branch | Filiale di Nicosia |
| City | Nicosia |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 578 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/BIC code CRGEITG1578?
CRGEITG1578 identifies Filiale di Nicosia, a branch or department of Banca Carige S.P.A. in Nicosia, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CRGEITG1578 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CRGEITG1578.
How long does a transfer to Banca Carige S.P.A. take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use CRGEITG1578 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRGEITG1578 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Carige S.P.A.?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Can I use CRGEITG1 instead of CRGEITG1578?
CRGEITG1 points to the head office of Banca Carige S.P.A., while CRGEITG1578 is Filiale di Nicosia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRGEITG1578.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.