SWIFT/BIC code BAECIT2B004

BAECIT2B004 belongs to Unipol Banca SPA in Padova, Italy.

BAECIT2B004

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBAECIT2B004
8-character codeBAECIT2B
Branch code004
BankUnipol Banca SPA
BranchFiliale di Padova
CityPadova
CountryItaly

How the Unipol Banca SPA SWIFT/BIC works

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.
004 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 BAECIT2B004?

BAECIT2B004 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Padova, a branch or department of Unipol Banca SPA in Padova, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BAECIT2B004 stand for?

BAEC is the institution code of Unipol Banca SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 2B is the location code and 004 is the code of the branch Filiale di Padova.

What happens if I enter BAECIT2B004 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BAECIT2B004 against the details from Unipol Banca SPA before sending.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BAECIT2B instead of BAECIT2B004?

BAECIT2B points to the head office of Unipol Banca SPA, while BAECIT2B004 points to Filiale di Padova. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BAECIT2B004.

Do I need BAECIT2B004 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BAECIT2B004.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.