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SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1856

UNCRITM1856 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy.

UNCRITM1856

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1856
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch code856
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPalermo Via Della Liberta' D
CityPalermo
CountryItaly

How 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.
856 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 UNCRITM1856?

The code UNCRITM1856 belongs to Palermo Via Della Liberta' D, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need UNCRITM1856 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need UNCRITM1856.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1856?

UNCRITM1 points to the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1856 is Palermo Via Della Liberta' D. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNCRITM1856 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in UNCRITM1856 mean?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and 856 is the code of the department Palermo Via Della Liberta' D.

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

Many banks 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.

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