SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1851

UNCRITM1851 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy.

UNCRITM1851

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1851
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code851
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPalermo Ausonia
CityPalermo
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.
851 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 UNCRITM1851?

UNCRITM1851 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Palermo Ausonia, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1851?

UNCRITM1 is the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1851 points to Palermo Ausonia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNCRITM1851 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need UNCRITM1851 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need UNCRITM1851.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Unicredit SPA got 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 do the letters in UNCRITM1851 mean?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 851 identifies the branch Palermo Ausonia.

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