SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1296

UNCRITM1296 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Blera, Italy.

UNCRITM1296

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1296
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code296
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchBlera
CityBlera
CountryItaly

The way 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.
296 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 code UNCRITM1296?

UNCRITM1296 identifies Blera, part of Unicredit SPA in Blera, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1296?

UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1296 is Blera. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM1296.

What happens if I enter UNCRITM1296 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNCRITM1296 against the details from Unicredit SPA before you confirm.

Do I need UNCRITM1296 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need UNCRITM1296.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of UNCRITM1296 mean?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and 296 identifies the department Blera.

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