SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITG1591
CRGEITG1591 belongs to Banca Carige S.P.A. in Alcamo, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRGEITG1591 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRGEITG1 |
| Branch code | 591 |
| Bank | Banca Carige S.P.A. |
| Branch | Filiale di Alcamo |
| City | Alcamo |
| 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.
- 591 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 CRGEITG1591?
The code CRGEITG1591 belongs to Filiale di Alcamo, a unit of Banca Carige S.P.A. in Alcamo, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Carige S.P.A.?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CRGEITG1591 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CRGEITG1591.
What do the letters in CRGEITG1591 mean?
CRGE is the institution code of Banca Carige S.P.A., IT stands for Italy, G1 is the location code and 591 is the code of the branch Filiale di Alcamo.
What happens if I use CRGEITG1591 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRGEITG1591 against the details from Banca Carige S.P.A. before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Carige S.P.A. in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.