SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1PV2

UNCRITM1PV2 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Piacenza, Italy.

UNCRITM1PV2

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1PV2
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codePV2
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPiacenza Martiri Resistenza
CityPiacenza
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.
PV2 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1PV2?

UNCRITM1PV2 identifies Piacenza Martiri Resistenza, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Piacenza, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter UNCRITM1PV2 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNCRITM1PV2 against the details from Unicredit SPA before sending.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1PV2?

UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1PV2 points to Piacenza Martiri Resistenza. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNCRITM1PV2 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of UNCRITM1PV2 stand for?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and PV2 is the code of the department Piacenza Martiri Resistenza.

Do I need UNCRITM1PV2 to send euros to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UNCRITM1PV2.

How long does it take to send money to Unicredit SPA?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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