SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT2B002
BAECIT2B002 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA in Firenze, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAECIT2B002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAECIT2B |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | Unipol Banca SPA |
| Branch | Filiale di Firenze |
| City | Firenze |
| Country | Italy |
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).
- 2B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 002 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 code BAECIT2B002?
BAECIT2B002 identifies Filiale di Firenze, a branch or department of Unipol Banca SPA in Firenze, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BAECIT2B002 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BAECIT2B002 against the details from Unipol Banca SPA before sending.
What does each part of BAECIT2B002 mean?
BAEC is the institution code of Unipol Banca SPA, IT stands for Italy, 2B is the code for the city or region and 002 is the code of the branch Filiale di Firenze.
Do I need BAECIT2B002 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of 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 BAECIT2B002.
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 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Unipol Banca SPA?
Banks often 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.