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SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1CH2

UNCRITM1CH2 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Cavallermaggiore, Italy.

UNCRITM1CH2

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1CH2
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeCH2
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchCavallermaggiore
CityCavallermaggiore
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.
CH2 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 UNCRITM1CH2?

UNCRITM1CH2 identifies Cavallermaggiore, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Cavallermaggiore, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1CH2?

UNCRITM1 points to the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1CH2 is Cavallermaggiore. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNCRITM1CH2 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of UNCRITM1CH2 stand for?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and CH2 identifies the department Cavallermaggiore.

Do I need UNCRITM1CH2 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need UNCRITM1CH2.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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

Many banks add 1–3% 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.

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