SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITG1648
CRGEITG1648 belongs to Banca Carige S.P.A. in Messina, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRGEITG1648 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRGEITG1 |
| Branch code | 648 |
| Bank | Banca Carige S.P.A. |
| Branch | Agenzia 1 - Messina |
| City | Messina |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Carige S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 648 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 SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITG1648?
The code CRGEITG1648 belongs to Agenzia 1 - Messina, a branch or department of Banca Carige S.P.A. in Messina, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CRGEITG1648 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRGEITG1648 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of CRGEITG1648 stand for?
CRGE is the institution code of Banca Carige S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, G1 is the location code and 648 identifies the branch Agenzia 1 - Messina.
How long does a transfer to Banca Carige S.P.A. take in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CRGEITG1648 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRGEITG1648.
What is the best 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 the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.