SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1NS5

UNCRITM1NS5 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Cento, Italy.

UNCRITM1NS5

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1NS5
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeNS5
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchCento
CityCento
CountryItaly

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.
NS5 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 BIC UNCRITM1NS5?

UNCRITM1NS5 identifies Cento, part of Unicredit SPA in Cento, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use UNCRITM1NS5 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNCRITM1NS5 against the details from Unicredit SPA before you confirm.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1NS5?

UNCRITM1 is the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1NS5 is Cento. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNCRITM1NS5 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Unicredit SPA have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit SPA.

Do I need UNCRITM1NS5 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of 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 UNCRITM1NS5.

What do the letters in UNCRITM1NS5 stand for?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and NS5 is the code of the department Cento.

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