SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1N79

UNCRITM1N79 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy.

UNCRITM1N79

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1N79
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeN79
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPalermo Principe di Camporeale
CityPalermo
CountryItaly

How the Unicredit SPA SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
N79 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 code UNCRITM1N79?

UNCRITM1N79 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Palermo Principe di Camporeale, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Palermo, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use UNCRITM1N79 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNCRITM1N79 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of UNCRITM1N79 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 N79 identifies the department Palermo Principe di Camporeale.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take in Italy?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need UNCRITM1N79 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need UNCRITM1N79.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1N79?

UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1N79 points to Palermo Principe di Camporeale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM1N79.

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