SWIFT/BIC code DIFODEH1XXX

DIFODEH1XXX belongs to Union Investment Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft in Hamburg, Germany.

DIFODEH1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDIFODEH1XXX
8-character codeDIFODEH1
Branch codeXXX
BankUnion Investment Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft
BranchHead office
CityHamburg
CountryGermany

The way the Union Investment Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

DIFO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
H1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code DIFODEH1XXX?

DIFODEH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Union Investment Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft in Hamburg, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Union Investment Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Union Investment Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use DIFODEH1XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DIFODEH1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Is DIFODEH1 and DIFODEH1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. DIFODEH1 is the short version of DIFODEH1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Union Investment Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft in Hamburg.

How long does it take to send money to Union Investment Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need DIFODEH1XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DIFODEH1XXX.

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