SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM161
HYVEDEMM161 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Brandenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYVEDEMM161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYVEDEMM |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brandenburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HYVE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 161 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM161?
HYVEDEMM161 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), part of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Brandenburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HYVEDEMM161 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HYVEDEMM161.
What does each part of HYVEDEMM161 mean?
HYVE is the bank code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE stands for Germany, MM is the code for the city or region and 161 is the code of the department Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
What happens if I use HYVEDEMM161 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HYVEDEMM161 against the details from Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.