SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1R56

UNCRITM1R56 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Sustinente, Italy.

UNCRITM1R56

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1R56
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeR56
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchSustinente
CitySustinente
CountryItaly

How 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.
R56 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 UNCRITM1R56?

UNCRITM1R56 identifies Sustinente, a unit of Unicredit SPA in Sustinente, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Do I need UNCRITM1R56 for a euro transfer 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 UNCRITM1R56.

What does each part of UNCRITM1R56 stand for?

UNCR is the bank code of Unicredit SPA, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the location code and R56 is the code of the branch Sustinente.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter UNCRITM1R56 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNCRITM1R56 with the recipient before sending.

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