SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT21010
BAECIT21010 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA in Genova, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAECIT21010 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAECIT21 |
| Branch code | 010 |
| Bank | Unipol Banca SPA |
| Branch | — |
| City | Genova |
| Country | Italy |
How the Unipol Banca SPA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAEC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 010 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BAECIT21010?
The code BAECIT21010 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA, a unit of Unipol Banca SPA in Genova, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BAECIT21010 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BAECIT21010.
How long does a transfer to Unipol Banca SPA take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BAECIT21 instead of BAECIT21010?
BAECIT21 is the head office of Unipol Banca SPA, while BAECIT21010 is Unipol Banca SPA. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BAECIT21010.
What does each part of BAECIT21010 stand for?
BAEC is the bank code of Unipol Banca SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 010 identifies the branch Unipol Banca SPA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Unipol Banca SPA in Italy?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.