SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITGG179

CRGEITGG179 belongs to Banca Carige SPA - Cassa di Risparmio di Genova e Imperia in Rapallo, Italy.

CRGEITGG179

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRGEITGG179
8-character codeCRGEITGG
Branch code179
BankBanca Carige SPA - Cassa di Risparmio di Genova e Imperia
BranchBranch 1
CityRapallo
CountryItaly

The way the Banca Carige SPA - Cassa di Risparmio di Genova e Imperia 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).
GG Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
179 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRGEITGG179?

CRGEITGG179 identifies Branch 1, part of Banca Carige SPA - Cassa di Risparmio di Genova e Imperia in Rapallo, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter CRGEITGG179 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRGEITGG179 against the details from Banca Carige SPA - Cassa di Risparmio di Genova e Imperia before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Carige SPA - Cassa di Risparmio di Genova e Imperia?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in CRGEITGG179 stand for?

CRGE is the bank code of Banca Carige SPA - Cassa di Risparmio di Genova e Imperia, IT is the ISO code of Italy, GG is the code for the city or region and 179 is the code of the department Branch 1.

Can I use CRGEITGG instead of CRGEITGG179?

CRGEITGG is the main office of Banca Carige SPA - Cassa di Risparmio di Genova e Imperia, while CRGEITGG179 is Branch 1. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRGEITGG179.

Do I need CRGEITGG179 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CRGEITGG179.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.