SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1I26

UNCRITM1I26 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Messina, Italy.

UNCRITM1I26

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1I26
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeI26
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchMessina Via Palermo
CityMessina
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.
I26 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 UNCRITM1I26?

The code UNCRITM1I26 belongs to Messina Via Palermo, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Messina, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use UNCRITM1I26 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNCRITM1I26 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1I26?

UNCRITM1 is the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1I26 is Messina Via Palermo. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNCRITM1I26 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of UNCRITM1I26 stand for?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and I26 is the code of the department Messina Via Palermo.

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 what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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