SWIFT/BIC code HAABIT2U019

HAABIT2U019 belongs to Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank S.P.A. in Padova, Italy.

HAABIT2U019

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHAABIT2U019
8-character codeHAABIT2U
Branch code019
BankHypo Alpe-Adria Bank S.P.A.
BranchPadova
CityPadova
CountryItaly

The way the Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank S.P.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

HAAB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2U Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
019 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 HAABIT2U019?

HAABIT2U019 identifies Padova, part of Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank S.P.A. in Padova, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank S.P.A.?

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.

What does each part of HAABIT2U019 mean?

HAAB is the institution code of Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank S.P.A., IT is the ISO code of Italy, 2U is the location code and 019 is the code of the branch Padova.

Do I need HAABIT2U019 to send euros 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 HAABIT2U019.

How long does a transfer to Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank S.P.A. take?

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

Can I use HAABIT2U instead of HAABIT2U019?

HAABIT2U points to the head office of Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank S.P.A., while HAABIT2U019 is Padova. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HAABIT2U019.

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