SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1557

UNCRITM1557 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Vallecorsa, Italy.

UNCRITM1557

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1557
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code557
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchVallecorsa
CityVallecorsa
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.
557 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 UNCRITM1557?

The code UNCRITM1557 belongs to Vallecorsa, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Vallecorsa, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use UNCRITM1557 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNCRITM1557 against the details from Unicredit SPA before sending.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1557?

UNCRITM1 is the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1557 points to Vallecorsa. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM1557.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?

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

Do I need UNCRITM1557 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need UNCRITM1557.

Does Unicredit SPA have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit SPA.

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