SWIFT/BIC code PRUAIT21XXX
PRUAIT21XXX belongs to Provincia di Lucca in Lucca, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRUAIT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRUAIT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Provincia di Lucca |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lucca |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Provincia di Lucca SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PRUA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PRUAIT21XXX?
The code PRUAIT21XXX belongs to the head office of Provincia di Lucca in Lucca, Italy. It is the code to use when a payment to Provincia di Lucca does not need a specific branch.
Does Provincia di Lucca use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PRUAIT21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Provincia di Lucca in Italy, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in PRUAIT21XXX mean?
PRUA is the institution code of Provincia di Lucca, IT stands for Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are PRUAIT21 and PRUAIT21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. PRUAIT21 is the 8-character version of PRUAIT21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Provincia di Lucca in Lucca.
How long does a transfer to Provincia di Lucca take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PRUAIT21XXX to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PRUAIT21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.