SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1408
UNCRITM1408 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Brescello, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNCRITM1408 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNCRITM1 |
| Branch code | 408 |
| Bank | Unicredit SPA |
| Branch | Brescello |
| City | Brescello |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- 408 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 branch is behind BIC UNCRITM1408?
UNCRITM1408 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brescello, part of Unicredit SPA in Brescello, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need UNCRITM1408 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need UNCRITM1408.
What do the letters in UNCRITM1408 stand for?
UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and 408 identifies the branch Brescello.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Unicredit SPA?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1408?
UNCRITM1 is the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1408 is Brescello. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNCRITM1408 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.