SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1US3

UNCRITM1US3 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Pontebba, Italy.

UNCRITM1US3

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1US3
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeUS3
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchPontebba
CityPontebba
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.
US3 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 uses BIC UNCRITM1US3?

UNCRITM1US3 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pontebba, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Pontebba, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in UNCRITM1US3 mean?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, M1 is the location code and US3 identifies the department Pontebba.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Do I need UNCRITM1US3 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to 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 UNCRITM1US3.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit SPA take?

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

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1US3?

UNCRITM1 points to the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1US3 points to Pontebba. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITM1US3.

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