SWIFT Code EEAAIT21 — SESA SPA, EMPOLI

About SWIFT Code EEAAIT21 — SESA SPA, EMPOLI

SWIFT code EEAAIT21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SESA SPA in EMPOLI, 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 SESA SPA for all outward international remittances from EMPOLI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code EEAAIT21

The code EEAAIT21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code EEAAIT21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SESA SPA account in EMPOLI, share SWIFT code EEAAIT21 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 SESA SPA, EMPOLI must provide SWIFT code EEAAIT21. 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 SESA SPA in EMPOLI rely on SWIFT code EEAAIT21 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 SESA SPA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SESA SPA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SESA SPA →

How SWIFT Code EEAAIT21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code EEAAIT21 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 SESA SPA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SESA SPA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code EEAAIT21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter EEAAIT21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for EMPOLI 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 EEAAIT21 directly with SESA SPA's EMPOLI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.