SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT21272
BAECIT21272 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA in Palermo, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAECIT21272 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAECIT21 |
| Branch code | 272 |
| Bank | Unipol Banca SPA |
| Branch | Palermo Via Leonardo da Vinci 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.
- 272 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 BAECIT21272?
The code BAECIT21272 belongs to Palermo Via Leonardo da Vinci Branch, a unit of Unipol Banca SPA in Palermo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BAECIT21272 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 do need BAECIT21272.
How long does a transfer to Unipol Banca SPA take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next 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 in Italy?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BAECIT21272 stand for?
BAEC is the institution code of Unipol Banca SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 272 is the code of the branch Palermo Via Leonardo da Vinci Branch.
Can I use BAECIT21 instead of BAECIT21272?
BAECIT21 points to the main office of Unipol Banca SPA, while BAECIT21272 is Palermo Via Leonardo da Vinci Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BAECIT21272 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.