SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM178V

UNCRITM178V belongs to Unicredit SPA in Avezzano, Italy.

UNCRITM178V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM178V
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code78V
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchAvezzano Pacinotti
CityAvezzano
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.
78V 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 UNCRITM178V?

UNCRITM178V identifies Avezzano Pacinotti, part of Unicredit SPA in Avezzano, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM178V?

UNCRITM1 is the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM178V is Avezzano Pacinotti. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNCRITM178V if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Unicredit SPA?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Unicredit SPA have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit SPA.

What does each part of UNCRITM178V stand for?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 78V is the code of the branch Avezzano Pacinotti.

Do I need UNCRITM178V to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need UNCRITM178V.

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