SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1FL8

UNCRITM1FL8 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Varallo, Italy.

UNCRITM1FL8

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1FL8
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeFL8
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchVarallo Sesia
CityVarallo
CountryItaly

How 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.
FL8 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/BIC code UNCRITM1FL8?

UNCRITM1FL8 identifies Varallo Sesia, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Varallo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Unicredit SPA have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit SPA.

Do I need UNCRITM1FL8 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need UNCRITM1FL8.

How long does it take to send money to Unicredit SPA?

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

What do the letters in UNCRITM1FL8 stand for?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and FL8 identifies the branch Varallo Sesia.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1FL8?

UNCRITM1 is the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1FL8 points to Varallo Sesia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM1FL8.

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