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.

By Ionut PopeaChecked

Key facts

SWIFT / BIC
SELBIT2B or 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):

IT60X0326801600000000123456CountryCheckCINABI (Sella)CAB (branch)Account number

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.

  1. Banca Sella official site
  2. Tuttitalia, Banca Sella codes