SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1153

UNCRITM1153 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Roma, Italy.

UNCRITM1153

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1153
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code153
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchRoma Universita' la Sapienza
CityRoma
CountryItaly

How the Unicredit SPA SWIFT/BIC works

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

UNCR 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.
153 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 BIC UNCRITM1153?

UNCRITM1153 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Roma Universita' la Sapienza, part of Unicredit SPA in Roma, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Unicredit SPA in Italy?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need UNCRITM1153 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need UNCRITM1153.

What does each part of UNCRITM1153 mean?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and 153 identifies the branch Roma Universita' la Sapienza.

What is the best way to send money to Unicredit SPA?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Unicredit SPA got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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