SWIFT/BIC code UNCRITMMCTE

UNCRITMMCTE belongs to Unicredit SPA in Catania, Italy.

UNCRITMMCTE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNCRITMMCTE
8-character codeUNCRITMM
Branch codeCTE
BankUnicredit SPA
BranchEstero Merci Catania
CityCatania
CountryItaly

The way the Unicredit SPA SWIFT/BIC is structured

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).
MM Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CTE 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 SWIFT code UNCRITMMCTE?

UNCRITMMCTE identifies Estero Merci Catania, part of Unicredit SPA in Catania, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use UNCRITMM instead of UNCRITMMCTE?

UNCRITMM is the head office of Unicredit SPA, while UNCRITMMCTE points to Estero Merci Catania. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNCRITMMCTE.

What do the letters in UNCRITMMCTE stand for?

UNCR is the institution code of Unicredit SPA, IT is the ISO code of Italy, MM is the location code and CTE identifies the department Estero Merci Catania.

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.

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

Banks often add 1–3% 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 UNCRITMMCTE for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need UNCRITMMCTE.

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