If you have a MyGenius Green account, instant transfers are free . For most other retail accounts, expect to pay between €0.80 and €1.20 per instant transfer. UniCredit (like all Italian banks) is moving toward EU regulations that will cap instant transfer fees at the same level as standard transfers. However, as of now, most customers still pay a premium for speed. Limits on UniCredit Instant Transfers For security reasons, instant transfers have lower daily limits than standard transfers.

A: UniCredit may silently convert it to a standard transfer. You won’t know unless you check the status later.

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, waiting 24–48 hours for a bank transfer feels like an eternity. Whether you need to pay a landlord, split a dinner bill, or close a deal on a used car, instant payments are no longer a luxury—they are a necessity.

UniCredit, one of Italy’s largest banking groups, offers the (Instant Transfer) to its retail and business customers. But how does it work? How much does it cost? And are there any hidden limitations?

| Limit Type | Typical Value (Retail) | | :--- | :--- | | | €1,000 – €15,000 (depends on your profile) | | Daily cumulative | Usually €5,000 – €20,000 | | Monthly | Not capped separately (cumulative of daily) |

This complete guide covers everything you need to know about UniCredit’s instant transfer service. A SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) is a payment that reaches the recipient’s bank account in less than 10 seconds , 24/7/365. Unlike standard SEPA transfers, which are processed only on business days, instant transfers work on weekends, public holidays, and at 3 AM.