SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1BOY

UNCRITM1BOY belongs to Unicredit SPA in Bologna, Italy.

UNCRITM1BOY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1BOY
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeBOY
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchBologna Est
CityBologna
CountryItaly

The way the Unicredit SPA SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
BOY 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 uses SWIFT code UNCRITM1BOY?

UNCRITM1BOY identifies Bologna Est, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Bologna, 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 in Italy?

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

Do I need UNCRITM1BOY to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need UNCRITM1BOY.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of UNCRITM1BOY stand for?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and BOY is the code of the department Bologna Est.

What happens if I use UNCRITM1BOY with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNCRITM1BOY with the recipient before you confirm.

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