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SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT21172

BAECIT21172 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA in Biella, Italy.

BAECIT21172

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBAECIT21172
8-character codeBAECIT21
Branch code172
BankUnipol Banca SPA
BranchBiella Branch
CityBiella
CountryItaly

The way the Unipol Banca SPA SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
172 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/BIC code BAECIT21172?

BAECIT21172 identifies Biella Branch, a branch or department of Unipol Banca SPA in Biella, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BAECIT21172 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BAECIT21172 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in BAECIT21172 mean?

BAEC is the bank code of Unipol Banca SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 172 is the code of the branch Biella Branch.

Do I need BAECIT21172 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BAECIT21172.

How long does a transfer to Unipol Banca SPA take in Italy?

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

What is the best way to send money to Unipol Banca SPA?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.