UniCredit S.p.A. is an Italian multinational banking group based in Milan, with a strong presence in Italy, Germany, Austria, and Central and Eastern Europe. The bank serves approximately 15 million clients globally through a combination of traditional and digital banking channels. Established in 1998 from the merger of Credito Italiano and Unicredito, its roots trace back to the founding of Banca di Genova in 1870.
The bank operates in key markets including Poland, Bulgaria, and Slovenia, and employs over 31,000 people in Italy alone. UniCredit is recognized as a systemically important bank and ranks among the world's largest by assets. It offers a wide range of banking services through its Corporate, Individual, and Payment Solutions divisions, focusing on customer-centric initiatives and digitalization. The bank aims to empower communities and drive progress through its comprehensive financial solutions and commitment to sustainability.