SWIFT/BIC code BLOPIT22856
BLOPIT22856 belongs to Ubi Banca SPA in Castronno, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLOPIT22856 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLOPIT22 |
| Branch code | 856 |
| Bank | Ubi Banca SPA |
| Branch | Filiale di Castronno |
| City | Castronno |
| Country | Italy |
How the Ubi Banca SPA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BLOP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 856 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 uses BIC BLOPIT22856?
BLOPIT22856 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Castronno, a unit of Ubi Banca SPA in Castronno, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BLOPIT22856 mean?
BLOP is the institution code of Ubi Banca SPA, IT stands for Italy, 22 is the code for the city or region and 856 is the code of the department Filiale di Castronno.
What is the best way to send money to Ubi Banca SPA in Italy?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BLOPIT22 instead of BLOPIT22856?
BLOPIT22 is the main office of Ubi Banca SPA, while BLOPIT22856 points to Filiale di Castronno. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BLOPIT22856.
Do I need BLOPIT22856 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BLOPIT22856.
How long does it take to send money to Ubi Banca SPA?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.