SWIFT/BIC code BCABIT21523

BCABIT21523 belongs to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA) in Montalto di Castro, Italy.

BCABIT21523

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCABIT21523
8-character codeBCABIT21
Branch code523
BankUbi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA)
BranchMontalto di Castro
CityMontalto di Castro
CountryItaly

The way the Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA) SWIFT/BIC works

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.
523 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCABIT21523?

BCABIT21523 identifies Montalto di Castro, a branch or department of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA) in Montalto di Castro, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia 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 BCABIT21523 stand for?

BCAB is the bank code of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA), IT stands for Italy, 21 is the location code and 523 is the code of the branch Montalto di Castro.

Can I use BCABIT21 instead of BCABIT21523?

BCABIT21 is the main office of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA), while BCABIT21523 points to Montalto di Castro. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCABIT21523 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BCABIT21523 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCABIT21523 against the details from Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banco di Brescia SPA) before sending.

Do I need BCABIT21523 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to 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 still need BCABIT21523.

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