SWIFT Code IAAIIT21 — BT ITALIA, MILANO

About SWIFT Code IAAIIT21 — BT ITALIA, MILANO

SWIFT code IAAIIT21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BT ITALIA in MILANO, Italy. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BT ITALIA for all outward international remittances from MILANO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code IAAIIT21

The code IAAIIT21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code IAAIIT21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BT ITALIA account in MILANO, share SWIFT code IAAIIT21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BT ITALIA, MILANO must provide SWIFT code IAAIIT21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BT ITALIA in MILANO rely on SWIFT code IAAIIT21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BT ITALIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BT ITALIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BT ITALIA →

How SWIFT Code IAAIIT21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code IAAIIT21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BT ITALIA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BT ITALIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code IAAIIT21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter IAAIIT21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MILANO only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Italy.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm IAAIIT21 directly with BT ITALIA's MILANO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.