SWIFT/BIC code BLOPIT22981
BLOPIT22981 belongs to Ubi Banca S.P.A. in Cairate, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLOPIT22981 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLOPIT22 |
| Branch code | 981 |
| Bank | Ubi Banca S.P.A. |
| Branch | Filiale di Cairate |
| City | Cairate |
| Country | Italy |
How the Ubi Banca S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 981 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 BIC BLOPIT22981?
BLOPIT22981 identifies Filiale di Cairate, a branch or department of Ubi Banca S.P.A. in Cairate, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ubi Banca S.P.A. in Italy?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BLOPIT22981 mean?
BLOP is the bank code of Ubi Banca S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, 22 is the code for the city or region and 981 is the code of the department Filiale di Cairate.
Can I use BLOPIT22 instead of BLOPIT22981?
BLOPIT22 is the main office of Ubi Banca S.P.A., while BLOPIT22981 is Filiale di Cairate. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BLOPIT22981 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BLOPIT22981 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BLOPIT22981 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BLOPIT22981 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BLOPIT22981.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.