SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM157X

UNCRITM157X belongs to Unicredit SPA in Siracusa, Italy.

UNCRITM157X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM157X
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code57X
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchSiracusa
CitySiracusa
CountryItaly

How the Unicredit SPA SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
57X 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 uses SWIFT code UNCRITM157X?

UNCRITM157X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Siracusa, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Siracusa, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use UNCRITM157X with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNCRITM157X against the details from Unicredit SPA before you confirm.

What does each part of UNCRITM157X mean?

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 57X is the code of the department Siracusa.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take in Italy?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need UNCRITM157X for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need UNCRITM157X.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM157X?

UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM157X is Siracusa. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM157X.

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