SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1L92
UNCRITM1L92 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Catania, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNCRITM1L92 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNCRITM1 |
| Branch code | L92 |
| Bank | Unicredit SPA |
| Branch | Catania Universita' |
| City | Catania |
| Country | Italy |
The way 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.
- L92 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 uses SWIFT code UNCRITM1L92?
UNCRITM1L92 identifies Catania Universita', a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Catania, Italy. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need UNCRITM1L92 to send euros to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UNCRITM1L92.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of UNCRITM1L92 stand for?
UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and L92 identifies the branch Catania Universita'.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Unicredit SPA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1L92?
UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1L92 is Catania Universita'. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNCRITM1L92 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.