SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT21116

BAECIT21116 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA in Padova, Italy.

BAECIT21116

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBAECIT21116
8-character codeBAECIT21
Branch code116
BankUnipol Banca SPA
BranchPadova Via Palermo Branch
CityPadova
CountryItaly

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.
116 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT21116?

BAECIT21116 identifies Padova Via Palermo Branch, a unit of Unipol Banca SPA in Padova, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BAECIT21 instead of BAECIT21116?

BAECIT21 points to the main office of Unipol Banca SPA, while BAECIT21116 is Padova Via Palermo Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BAECIT21116 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of BAECIT21116 mean?

BAEC is the bank code of Unipol Banca SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 116 is the code of the branch Padova Via Palermo Branch.

What happens if I enter BAECIT21116 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BAECIT21116 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need BAECIT21116 to send euros 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 BAECIT21116.

How long does a transfer to Unipol Banca SPA take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.