SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1518
UNCRITM1518 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Sarroch, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNCRITM1518 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNCRITM1 |
| Branch code | 518 |
| Bank | Unicredit SPA |
| Branch | Sarroch Saras |
| City | Sarroch |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- 518 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 UNCRITM1518?
UNCRITM1518 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sarroch Saras, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Sarroch, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UNCRITM1518 mean?
UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 518 identifies the department Sarroch Saras.
What is the best way to send money to Unicredit SPA in Italy?
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.
Do I need UNCRITM1518 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need UNCRITM1518.
How long does it take to send money to Unicredit SPA in Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1518?
UNCRITM1 points to the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1518 is Sarroch Saras. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNCRITM1518 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.