SWIFT/BIC code BEPOIT21897
BEPOIT21897 belongs to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Bergamo SPA) in Valmadrera, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEPOIT21897 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEPOIT21 |
| Branch code | 897 |
| Bank | Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Bergamo SPA) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Valmadrera |
| Country | Italy |
How the Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Bergamo SPA) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BEPO 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.
- 897 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BEPOIT21897?
The code BEPOIT21897 belongs to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Bergamo SPA), a unit of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Bergamo SPA) in Valmadrera, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BEPOIT21897 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BEPOIT21897 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BEPOIT21 instead of BEPOIT21897?
BEPOIT21 points to the head office of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Bergamo SPA), while BEPOIT21897 points to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Bergamo SPA). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BEPOIT21897 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BEPOIT21897 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BEPOIT21897.
How long does a transfer to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Bergamo SPA) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Popolare di Bergamo SPA)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers 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.