SWIFT/BIC code HYVECHZUXXX
HYVECHZUXXX belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYVECHZUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYVECHZU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HYVE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZU 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HYVECHZUXXX?
HYVECHZUXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
What is the best way to send money to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HYVECHZUXXX mean?
HYVE is the bank code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZU is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HYVECHZUXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are HYVECHZU and HYVECHZUXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HYVECHZU is the short version of HYVECHZUXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Zurich.
What happens if I use HYVECHZUXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HYVECHZUXXX against the details from Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.