SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1E17

UNCRITM1E17 belongs to Unicredit SPA in L'aquila, Italy.

UNCRITM1E17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1E17
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeE17
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchL'aquila Leli
CityL'aquila
CountryItaly

The way 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.
E17 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/BIC code UNCRITM1E17?

UNCRITM1E17 is the SWIFT/BIC code of L'aquila Leli, part of Unicredit SPA in L'aquila, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in UNCRITM1E17 mean?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and E17 identifies the department L'aquila Leli.

Do I need UNCRITM1E17 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need UNCRITM1E17.

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 what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1E17?

UNCRITM1 is the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1E17 is L'aquila Leli. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNCRITM1E17 if the recipient asks for it.

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