SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1K56

UNCRITM1K56 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Partinico, Italy.

UNCRITM1K56

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1K56
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeK56
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPartinico
CityPartinico
CountryItaly

The way 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.
K56 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 UNCRITM1K56?

UNCRITM1K56 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Partinico, part of Unicredit SPA in Partinico, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need UNCRITM1K56 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need UNCRITM1K56.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in UNCRITM1K56 mean?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and K56 identifies the department Partinico.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1K56?

UNCRITM1 is the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1K56 is Partinico. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNCRITM1K56 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use UNCRITM1K56 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNCRITM1K56 with the recipient before you confirm.

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