SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT21263
BAECIT21263 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA in Acireale, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAECIT21263 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAECIT21 |
| Branch code | 263 |
| Bank | Unipol Banca SPA |
| Branch | Acireale Branch |
| City | Acireale |
| 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.
- 263 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 uses BIC BAECIT21263?
BAECIT21263 identifies Acireale Branch, a branch or department of Unipol Banca SPA in Acireale, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BAECIT21263 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BAECIT21263.
How long does it take to send money to Unipol Banca SPA?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BAECIT21263 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BAECIT21263 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Unipol Banca SPA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BAECIT21263 mean?
BAEC is the bank code of Unipol Banca SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the location code and 263 is the code of the department Acireale Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.