SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITG1796
CRGEITG1796 belongs to Banca Carige S.P.A. in Torino, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRGEITG1796 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRGEITG1 |
| Branch code | 796 |
| Bank | Banca Carige S.P.A. |
| Branch | Agenzia 6 - Torino |
| City | Torino |
| 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.
- 796 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 BIC CRGEITG1796?
The code CRGEITG1796 belongs to Agenzia 6 - Torino, a unit of Banca Carige S.P.A. in Torino, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CRGEITG1796 stand for?
CRGE is the bank code of Banca Carige S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, G1 is the location code and 796 identifies the department Agenzia 6 - Torino.
Do I need CRGEITG1796 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CRGEITG1796.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Banca Carige S.P.A. take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CRGEITG1 instead of CRGEITG1796?
CRGEITG1 is the head office of Banca Carige S.P.A., while CRGEITG1796 is Agenzia 6 - Torino. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRGEITG1796.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.