SWIFT/BIC code BCABIT21478

BCABIT21478 belongs to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA) in Roma, Italy.

BCABIT21478

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCABIT21478
8-character codeBCABIT21
Branch code478
BankUbi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA)
BranchRoma 8
CityRoma
CountryItaly

The way the Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA) SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BCAB 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.
478 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

Which bank uses SWIFT code BCABIT21478?

The code BCABIT21478 belongs to Roma 8, part of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA) in Roma, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BCABIT21478 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BCABIT21478.

What happens if I use BCABIT21478 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCABIT21478 against the details from Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA) before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA) take in Italy?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in BCABIT21478 mean?

BCAB is the bank code of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 478 is the code of the branch Roma 8.

Can I use BCABIT21 instead of BCABIT21478?

BCABIT21 points to the head office of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA), while BCABIT21478 is Roma 8. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCABIT21478 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.