SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1EF8

UNCRITM1EF8 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Villafranca Piemonte, Italy.

UNCRITM1EF8

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1EF8
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeEF8
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchVillafranca Piemonte
CityVillafranca Piemonte
CountryItaly

The way 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.
EF8 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1EF8?

The code UNCRITM1EF8 belongs to Villafranca Piemonte, part of Unicredit SPA in Villafranca Piemonte, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use UNCRITM1EF8 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNCRITM1EF8 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in UNCRITM1EF8 mean?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and EF8 is the code of the branch Villafranca Piemonte.

Has Unicredit SPA got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit SPA.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1EF8?

UNCRITM1 points to the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1EF8 is Villafranca Piemonte. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNCRITM1EF8 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.