SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1I51

UNCRITM1I51 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy.

UNCRITM1I51

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1I51
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeI51
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPalermo E. Orlando
CityPalermo
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.
I51 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 BIC UNCRITM1I51?

UNCRITM1I51 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Palermo E. Orlando, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in UNCRITM1I51 mean?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and I51 identifies the department Palermo E. Orlando.

What happens if I enter UNCRITM1I51 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNCRITM1I51 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

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

Do I need UNCRITM1I51 to send euros to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UNCRITM1I51.

Does Unicredit SPA have 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.

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