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SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1I49

UNCRITM1I49 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy.

UNCRITM1I49

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1I49
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeI49
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPalermo Amari
CityPalermo
CountryItaly

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.
I49 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1I49?

The code UNCRITM1I49 belongs to Palermo Amari, part of Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Unicredit SPA?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need UNCRITM1I49 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need UNCRITM1I49.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take in Italy?

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

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1I49?

UNCRITM1 is the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1I49 points to Palermo Amari. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNCRITM1I49 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of UNCRITM1I49 stand for?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and I49 is the code of the branch Palermo Amari.

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