SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1I56

UNCRITM1I56 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy.

UNCRITM1I56

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1I56
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeI56
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPalermo Via Della Liberta' B
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.
I56 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 UNCRITM1I56?

The code UNCRITM1I56 belongs to Palermo Via Della Liberta' B, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Unicredit SPA got more 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.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1I56?

UNCRITM1 is the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1I56 is Palermo Via Della Liberta' B. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNCRITM1I56 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in UNCRITM1I56 stand for?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and I56 identifies the branch Palermo Via Della Liberta' B.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Unicredit SPA in Italy?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Do I need UNCRITM1I56 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need UNCRITM1I56.

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