SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITG1589
CRGEITG1589 belongs to Banca Carige S.P.A. in Catania, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRGEITG1589 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRGEITG1 |
| Branch code | 589 |
| Bank | Banca Carige S.P.A. |
| Branch | Filiale di Catania |
| City | Catania |
| Country | Italy |
How the Banca Carige S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 589 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITG1589?
CRGEITG1589 identifies Filiale di Catania, a unit of Banca Carige S.P.A. in Catania, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Carige S.P.A.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use CRGEITG1 instead of CRGEITG1589?
CRGEITG1 is the main office of Banca Carige S.P.A., while CRGEITG1589 points to Filiale di Catania. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRGEITG1589 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CRGEITG1589 mean?
CRGE is the bank code of Banca Carige S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, G1 is the code for the city or region and 589 is the code of the branch Filiale di Catania.
Do I need CRGEITG1589 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 do need CRGEITG1589.
How long does a transfer to Banca Carige S.P.A. take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.