SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT21159
BAECIT21159 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA in Roma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAECIT21159 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAECIT21 |
| Branch code | 159 |
| Bank | Unipol Banca SPA |
| Branch | Roma America Branch |
| City | Roma |
| Country | Italy |
The way 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.
- 159 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 code BAECIT21159?
BAECIT21159 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Roma America Branch, part of Unipol Banca SPA in Roma, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Unipol Banca SPA in Italy?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Unipol Banca SPA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BAECIT21159 for a euro transfer 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 do need BAECIT21159.
Can I use BAECIT21 instead of BAECIT21159?
BAECIT21 points to the head office of Unipol Banca SPA, while BAECIT21159 points to Roma America Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BAECIT21159.
What happens if I use BAECIT21159 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BAECIT21159 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.