SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1457
UNCRITM1457 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Orte, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNCRITM1457 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNCRITM1 |
| Branch code | 457 |
| Bank | Unicredit SPA |
| Branch | Orte Scalo |
| City | Orte |
| 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.
- 457 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 uses BIC UNCRITM1457?
UNCRITM1457 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Orte Scalo, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Orte, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in UNCRITM1457 stand for?
UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 457 is the code of the department Orte Scalo.
What is the best way to send money to Unicredit 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 UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1457?
UNCRITM1 is the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1457 is Orte Scalo. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNCRITM1457 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use UNCRITM1457 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNCRITM1457 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.