SWIFT/BIC code MECRIT31XXX
MECRIT31XXX belongs to Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA in Palermo, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MECRIT31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MECRIT31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Palermo |
| Country | Italy |
How the Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MECR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
What bank is behind BIC MECRIT31XXX?
The code MECRIT31XXX belongs to the head office of Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA in Palermo, Italy. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA in Italy?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are MECRIT31 and MECRIT31XXX the same code?
Yes. MECRIT31 is the short version of MECRIT31XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA in Palermo.
Does Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MECRIT31XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA in Italy, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Irfis - Mediocredito Della Sicilia SPA take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MECRIT31XXX to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MECRIT31XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.