SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM16AA

UNCRITM16AA belongs to Unicredit SPA in Piacenza, Italy.

UNCRITM16AA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM16AA
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code6AA
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPiacenza Zecca
CityPiacenza
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.
6AA 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 uses BIC UNCRITM16AA?

The code UNCRITM16AA belongs to Piacenza Zecca, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Piacenza, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Unicredit SPA got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM16AA?

UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM16AA is Piacenza Zecca. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNCRITM16AA if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of UNCRITM16AA 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 6AA is the code of the branch Piacenza Zecca.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need UNCRITM16AA to send euros 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 UNCRITM16AA.

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