SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM227

HYVEDEMM227 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Lichtenfels, Germany.

HYVEDEMM227

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHYVEDEMM227
8-character codeHYVEDEMM
Branch code227
BankUnicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)
Branch—
CityLichtenfels
CountryGermany

How 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.
227 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 BIC HYVEDEMM227?

HYVEDEMM227 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), a unit of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Lichtenfels, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM227?

HYVEDEMM points to the head office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM227 points to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HYVEDEMM227.

Does Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 553 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HYVEDEMM227 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HYVEDEMM227.

What do the letters in HYVEDEMM227 stand for?

HYVE is the bank code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE is the ISO code of Germany, MM is the location code and 227 is the code of the department Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).

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