SWIFT Code CMETIT31 — COMUNE DI CATANIA, CATANIA

About SWIFT Code CMETIT31 — COMUNE DI CATANIA, CATANIA

SWIFT code CMETIT31 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for COMUNE DI CATANIA in CATANIA, 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 COMUNE DI CATANIA for all outward international remittances from CATANIA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CMETIT31

The code CMETIT31 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CMETIT31

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your COMUNE DI CATANIA account in CATANIA, share SWIFT code CMETIT31 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 COMUNE DI CATANIA, CATANIA must provide SWIFT code CMETIT31. 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 COMUNE DI CATANIA in CATANIA rely on SWIFT code CMETIT31 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 COMUNE DI CATANIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for COMUNE DI CATANIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for COMUNE DI CATANIA →

How SWIFT Code CMETIT31 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CMETIT31 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 COMUNE DI CATANIA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: COMUNE DI CATANIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CMETIT31

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CMETIT31 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CATANIA 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 CMETIT31 directly with COMUNE DI CATANIA's CATANIA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.