SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM226

HYVEDEMM226 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Weissenburg, Germany.

HYVEDEMM226

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHYVEDEMM226
8-character codeHYVEDEMM
Branch code226
BankUnicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)
Branch—
CityWeissenburg
CountryGermany

The way 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.
226 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 HYVEDEMM226?

HYVEDEMM226 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), a branch or department of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Weissenburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need HYVEDEMM226 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HYVEDEMM226.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in HYVEDEMM226 stand for?

HYVE is the institution code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE is the ISO code of Germany, MM is the code for the city or region and 226 identifies the department Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).

Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM226?

HYVEDEMM is the head office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM226 points to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HYVEDEMM226 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.