SWIFT/BIC code SMSIIT21XXX
SMSIIT21XXX belongs to Banca Simetica SPA in Biella, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMSIIT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMSIIT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banca Simetica SPA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Biella |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Simetica SPA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMSI 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 BIC SMSIIT21XXX?
SMSIIT21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banca Simetica SPA in Biella, Italy. Use it when you send money to an account at Banca Simetica SPA.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Simetica SPA?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Simetica SPA?
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.
Do I need SMSIIT21XXX for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SMSIIT21XXX.
Does Banca Simetica SPA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SMSIIT21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banca Simetica SPA in Italy, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are SMSIIT21 and SMSIIT21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SMSIIT21 is the 8-character version of SMSIIT21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Banca Simetica SPA in Biella.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.