SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM170
HYVEDEMM170 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Recklinghausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYVEDEMM170 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYVEDEMM |
| Branch code | 170 |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Recklinghausen |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 170 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM170?
The code HYVEDEMM170 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), part of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Recklinghausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HYVEDEMM170 mean?
HYVE is the bank code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE is the ISO code of Germany, MM is the code for the city or region and 170 is the code of the department Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
How long does it take to send money to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HYVEDEMM170 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HYVEDEMM170.
What is the best way to send money to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM170?
HYVEDEMM is the head office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM170 is Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HYVEDEMM170 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.