SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM242
HYVEDEMM242 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Schwerin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYVEDEMM242 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYVEDEMM |
| Branch code | 242 |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schwerin |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 242 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 uses BIC HYVEDEMM242?
The code HYVEDEMM242 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), part of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Schwerin, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 553 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
What do the letters in HYVEDEMM242 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 242 identifies the department Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
Do I need HYVEDEMM242 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HYVEDEMM242.
How long does it take to send money to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM242?
HYVEDEMM is the main office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM242 is 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 HYVEDEMM242.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.