Banca dell’Umbria 1462 S.p.A. (formerly Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia) was an Italian savings bank with a history dating back to 1462. The bank ceased to exist in 2005 after being absorbed into UniCredit Group.
Historical Background
The institution’s origins trace to 1462 when the Monte di Pietà di Perugia was founded by Franciscan friars Fortunato Coppoli and Barnaba Manassei da Terni. This monte is historically significant as it is considered the first in Italy.
Key historical milestones:
- 1462: Monte di Pietà di Perugia founded
- 1908: Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia established
- 1972: Monte di Pietà merged with Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia
- 1999: Became a subsidiary of UniCredit
- 2005: Ceased to exist as a separate entity (absorbed into UniCredit)
Current Status
DEFUNCT – Merged into UniCredit (2005)
Former Banca dell’Umbria customers now use UniCredit banking services. UniCredit operates throughout the Umbria region with full retail and commercial banking services.
For Former Customers
If you previously banked with Banca dell’Umbria:
- Current provider: UniCredit S.p.A.
- Digital banking: UniCredit app and online banking at unicredit.it
- Customer service: UniCredit contact center
Related: Casse di Risparmio dell’Umbria (CR Umbria)
Note: A separate institution called Casse di Risparmio dell’Umbria (headquartered in Terni) continues to operate as a subsidiary of Intesa Sanpaolo. CR Umbria was formed from mergers of savings banks from Città di Castello, Foligno, Spoleto, and Terni-Narni.
Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia
While the bank no longer exists, the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia continues to operate as a charitable organization, maintaining the philanthropic legacy of the original savings bank.
After 543 years of banking history in Perugia, Banca dell’Umbria’s operations were integrated into UniCredit’s nationwide network in 2005.
Last Updated on January 3, 2026
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