SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1591

UNCRITM1591 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Cosenza, Italy.

UNCRITM1591

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1591
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code591
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchCosenza Bilotti
CityCosenza
CountryItaly

The way 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.
591 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 BIC UNCRITM1591?

UNCRITM1591 identifies Cosenza Bilotti, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Cosenza, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of UNCRITM1591 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 591 identifies the department Cosenza Bilotti.

What happens if I enter UNCRITM1591 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNCRITM1591 against the details from Unicredit SPA before sending.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1591?

UNCRITM1 is the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1591 points to Cosenza Bilotti. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM1591.

How long does it take to send money to Unicredit SPA in Italy?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need UNCRITM1591 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need UNCRITM1591.

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