SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITM1Z57

UNCRITM1Z57 belongs to Unicredit SPA in Messina, Italy.

UNCRITM1Z57

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITM1Z57
8-character codeUNCRITM1
Branch codeZ57
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchMessina Consolare Pompea
CityMessina
CountryItaly

How the Unicredit SPA SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
Z57 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 BIC UNCRITM1Z57?

UNCRITM1Z57 identifies Messina Consolare Pompea, a branch or department of Unicredit SPA in Messina, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need UNCRITM1Z57 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 still need UNCRITM1Z57.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use UNCRITM1 instead of UNCRITM1Z57?

UNCRITM1 is the main office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITM1Z57 is Messina Consolare Pompea. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UNCRITM1Z57 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter UNCRITM1Z57 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UNCRITM1Z57 against the details from Unicredit SPA before sending.

Does Unicredit SPA have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3315 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit SPA in Italy. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit SPA.

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