SWIFT/BIC code BREUITM15E6

BREUITM15E6 belongs to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Regionale Europea S.P.A.) in Chiavari, Italy.

BREUITM15E6

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBREUITM15E6
8-character codeBREUITM1
Branch code5E6
BankUbi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Regionale Europea S.P.A.)
BranchFil.di Chiavari
CityChiavari
CountryItaly

The way the Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Regionale Europea S.P.A.) SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BREU Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
5E6 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 bank is behind BIC BREUITM15E6?

BREUITM15E6 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fil.di Chiavari, a branch or department of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Regionale Europea S.P.A.) in Chiavari, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BREUITM15E6 stand for?

BREU is the bank code of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Regionale Europea S.P.A.), IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and 5E6 identifies the department Fil.di Chiavari.

What is the best way to send money to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Regionale Europea S.P.A.) in Italy?

Many banks add several percent 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.

How long does a transfer to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Regionale Europea S.P.A.) take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BREUITM15E6 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of 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 BREUITM15E6.

Can I use BREUITM1 instead of BREUITM15E6?

BREUITM1 points to the head office of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca Regionale Europea S.P.A.), while BREUITM15E6 points to Fil.di Chiavari. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BREUITM15E6.

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