SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT21196
BAECIT21196 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA in Palermo, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAECIT21196 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAECIT21 |
| Branch code | 196 |
| Bank | Unipol Banca SPA |
| Branch | Palermo Via Amari Branch |
| City | Palermo |
| Country | Italy |
How 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.
- 196 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT21196?
BAECIT21196 identifies Palermo Via Amari Branch, a branch or department of Unipol Banca SPA in Palermo, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Unipol Banca SPA got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 279 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unipol Banca SPA in Italy. All of them are listed on the page of Unipol Banca SPA.
What is the best way to send money to Unipol Banca SPA in Italy?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BAECIT21196 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BAECIT21196.
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.
Can I use BAECIT21 instead of BAECIT21196?
BAECIT21 points to the main office of Unipol Banca SPA, while BAECIT21196 points to Palermo Via Amari Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BAECIT21196 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.