SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1FH8
UNCRITM1FH8 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Val Della Torre, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNCRITM1FH8 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNCRITM1 |
| Branch code | FH8 |
| Bank | Unicredit SPA |
| Branch | Val Della Torre |
| City | Val Della Torre |
| Country | Italy |
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.
- FH8 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 BIC UNCRITM1FH8?
UNCRITM1FH8 identifies Val Della Torre, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Val Della Torre, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need UNCRITM1FH8 to send euros to Italy?
Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need UNCRITM1FH8.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take in Italy?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in UNCRITM1FH8 mean?
UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and FH8 is the code of the branch Val Della Torre.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Unicredit SPA?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1FH8?
UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1FH8 points to Val Della Torre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UNCRITM1FH8 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.