SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1716
UNCRITM1716 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Roma, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNCRITM1716 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNCRITM1 |
| Branch code | 716 |
| Bank | Unicredit SPA |
| Branch | Roma Ostiense B |
| City | Roma |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- 716 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 SWIFT code UNCRITM1716?
UNCRITM1716 identifies Roma Ostiense B, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Roma, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need UNCRITM1716 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need UNCRITM1716.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in UNCRITM1716 mean?
UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and 716 identifies the department Roma Ostiense B.
What happens if I enter UNCRITM1716 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNCRITM1716 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Unicredit SPA?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.