SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1M5A

UNCRITM1M5A belongs to Unicredit SPA in San Donato Milanese, Italy.

UNCRITM1M5A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1M5A
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeM5A
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchS.donato Milanese Metanopoli
CitySan Donato Milanese
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.
M5A 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 SWIFT code UNCRITM1M5A?

UNCRITM1M5A is the SWIFT/BIC code of S.donato Milanese Metanopoli, part of Unicredit SPA in San Donato Milanese, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1M5A?

UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1M5A points to S.donato Milanese Metanopoli. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNCRITM1M5A if the recipient asks for it.

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.

Do I need UNCRITM1M5A for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need UNCRITM1M5A.

What does each part of UNCRITM1M5A stand for?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and M5A is the code of the department S.donato Milanese Metanopoli.

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