SWIFT/BIC code BVCAIT21409
BVCAIT21409 belongs to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca di Valle Camonica SPA) in Chiavenna, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BVCAIT21409 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BVCAIT21 |
| Branch code | 409 |
| Bank | Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca di Valle Camonica SPA) |
| Branch | Filiale di Chiavenna |
| City | Chiavenna |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca di Valle Camonica SPA) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BVCA 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.
- 409 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 BVCAIT21409?
The code BVCAIT21409 belongs to Filiale di Chiavenna, part of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca di Valle Camonica SPA) in Chiavenna, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BVCAIT21409 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. If you send another currency you still need BVCAIT21409.
How long does it take to send money to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca di Valle Camonica SPA) in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BVCAIT21409 stand for?
BVCA is the bank code of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca di Valle Camonica SPA), IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 409 is the code of the department Filiale di Chiavenna.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca di Valle Camonica SPA) in Italy?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Can I use BVCAIT21 instead of BVCAIT21409?
BVCAIT21 points to the head office of Ubi Banca SPA (Formerly Banca di Valle Camonica SPA), while BVCAIT21409 points to Filiale di Chiavenna. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BVCAIT21409.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.