SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1J81

UNCRITM1J81 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Orvieto, Italy.

UNCRITM1J81

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1J81
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeJ81
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchOrvieto Monte Peglia
CityOrvieto
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.
J81 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1J81?

The code UNCRITM1J81 belongs to Orvieto Monte Peglia, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Orvieto, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need UNCRITM1J81 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need UNCRITM1J81.

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

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

What does each part of UNCRITM1J81 stand for?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and J81 identifies the branch Orvieto Monte Peglia.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1J81?

UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1J81 is Orvieto Monte Peglia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM1J81.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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