Regional bank
Banca Sella: SWIFT code, ATMs and accounts for foreigners
Banca Sella is a family-owned bank from Biella in Piedmont, founded in 1886 and known for its early investment in online banking and payments technology.
Key facts
Banca Sella S.p.A.
- SWIFT / BIC
SELBIT2Bor SELBIT2BXXX- ABI bank code
03268- Type
- Regional bank
- Head office
- Biella
- Founded
- 1886
- Ownership
- Sella family (through Banca Sella Holding)
- Non-resident account
- Ask the branch
- Foreign-card ATM fee
- Fee shown on screen
- Official website
- sella.it
About Banca Sella
Banca Sella is still controlled by the Sella family. It is strongest in Piedmont and has branches in other regions, especially in the north.
The group runs Fabrick, a fintech platform, and was one of the first Italian banks to offer internet banking in the 1990s.
Banca Sella SWIFT/BIC and ABI codes
Banca Sella uses the SWIFT/BIC code SELBIT2B for its head office. When a form asks for 11 characters, add XXX to make SELBIT2BXXX. Some branches and services have their own 11-character codes; if the account holder gives you one, use theirs.
The ABI code 03268 identifies Banca Sella inside every Italian IBAN. It sits in characters 6 to 10, straight after the check letter (CIN):
Illustration only, not a real account. Use the Italian IBAN checker to validate a real IBAN and see which bank it belongs to.
Using Banca Sella ATMs with a foreign card
Banca Sella ATMs accept foreign cards. Check the on-screen fee before confirming.
For a full comparison of fees across Italian banks, see ATMs in Italy.
Opening a Banca Sella account as a foreigner
Accounts generally require a codice fiscale and Italian residency. Ask a branch about non-resident options.
You will need a codice fiscale first. Our guide to opening a bank account in Italy lists the documents and steps.
Banca Sella in Italian cities
Banca Sella has branches in these city guides, with tips on where to withdraw cash and local bank holidays:
Banca Sella: common questions
What is Banca Sella’s SWIFT code?
Banca Sella’s SWIFT/BIC code is SELBIT2B (SELBIT2BXXX), and its ABI bank code is 03268.
Where is Banca Sella based?
Banca Sella is based in Biella, Piedmont, where it was founded in 1886.
Sources and fact-checking
Checked on 2 November 2026 by Ionut Popea following our editorial policy. Fees, codes and rules change; confirm anything important with the bank or authority before acting.