SWIFT/BIC code BLOPIT22885

BLOPIT22885 belongs to Ubi Banca SPA in Sarnico, Italy.

BLOPIT22885

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLOPIT22885
8-character codeBLOPIT22
Branch code885
BankUbi Banca SPA
BranchFiliale di Sarnico
CitySarnico
CountryItaly

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.
885 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/BIC code BLOPIT22885?

BLOPIT22885 identifies Filiale di Sarnico, a unit of Ubi Banca SPA in Sarnico, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BLOPIT22 instead of BLOPIT22885?

BLOPIT22 is the head office of Ubi Banca SPA, while BLOPIT22885 points to Filiale di Sarnico. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BLOPIT22885 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BLOPIT22885 mean?

BLOP is the institution code of Ubi Banca SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 22 is the code for the city or region and 885 identifies the branch Filiale di Sarnico.

Do I need BLOPIT22885 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 BLOPIT22885.

How long does a transfer to Ubi Banca SPA take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Ubi Banca SPA?

Many banks add several percent 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.

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