SWIFT/BIC code ARBAIT33188
ARBAIT33188 belongs to Ubi Banca S.P.A. (Formerly Banca Tirrenica S.P.A.) in Bologna, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARBAIT33188 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARBAIT33 |
| Branch code | 188 |
| Bank | Ubi Banca S.P.A. (Formerly Banca Tirrenica S.P.A.) |
| Branch | Sede |
| City | Bologna |
| Country | Italy |
How the Ubi Banca S.P.A. (Formerly Banca Tirrenica S.P.A.) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 188 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind BIC ARBAIT33188?
The code ARBAIT33188 belongs to Sede, part of Ubi Banca S.P.A. (Formerly Banca Tirrenica S.P.A.) in Bologna, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Ubi Banca S.P.A. (Formerly Banca Tirrenica S.P.A.)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in ARBAIT33188 stand for?
ARBA is the institution code of Ubi Banca S.P.A. (Formerly Banca Tirrenica S.P.A.), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 33 is the code for the city or region and 188 is the code of the branch Sede.
Do I need ARBAIT33188 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ARBAIT33188.
How long does it take to send money to Ubi Banca S.P.A. (Formerly Banca Tirrenica S.P.A.)?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use ARBAIT33 instead of ARBAIT33188?
ARBAIT33 is the main office of Ubi Banca S.P.A. (Formerly Banca Tirrenica S.P.A.), while ARBAIT33188 is Sede. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ARBAIT33188 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.