SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM156X

UNCRITM156X belongs to Unicredit SPA in Roma, Italy.

UNCRITM156X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM156X
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code56X
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchRoma Tiburtina
CityRoma
CountryItaly

How the Unicredit SPA SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
56X 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 bank is behind BIC UNCRITM156X?

UNCRITM156X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Roma Tiburtina, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Roma, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of UNCRITM156X mean?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 56X identifies the branch Roma Tiburtina.

Do I need UNCRITM156X to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UNCRITM156X.

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 UNCRITM156X?

UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM156X points to Roma Tiburtina. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM156X.

Does Unicredit SPA have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy. You can see them all on the bank page.

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