SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM178E

UNCRITM178E belongs to Unicredit SPA in Poggio Bustone, Italy.

UNCRITM178E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM178E
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code78E
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPoggio Bustone
CityPoggio Bustone
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.
78E 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 BIC UNCRITM178E?

The code UNCRITM178E belongs to Poggio Bustone, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Poggio Bustone, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Unicredit SPA have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit SPA.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM178E?

UNCRITM1 is the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM178E is Poggio Bustone. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNCRITM178E if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter UNCRITM178E with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UNCRITM178E with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need UNCRITM178E 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. For other currencies you still need UNCRITM178E.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?

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

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