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SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1749

UNCRITM1749 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Catania, Italy.

UNCRITM1749

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1749
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code749
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchCatania S.euplio
CityCatania
CountryItaly

The way 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.
749 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 branch is behind SWIFT code UNCRITM1749?

The code UNCRITM1749 belongs to Catania S.euplio, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Catania, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of UNCRITM1749 mean?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and 749 is the code of the branch Catania S.euplio.

What happens if I enter UNCRITM1749 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNCRITM1749 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need UNCRITM1749 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UNCRITM1749.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1749?

UNCRITM1 is the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1749 points to Catania S.euplio. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM1749.

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