SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM389
HYVEDEMM389 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Hohenwestedt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYVEDEMM389 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYVEDEMM |
| Branch code | 389 |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hohenwestedt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 389 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 SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM389?
The code HYVEDEMM389 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), a branch or department of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Hohenwestedt, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HYVEDEMM389 mean?
HYVE is the bank code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE stands for Germany, MM is the location code and 389 identifies the branch Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
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 1–3 business days.
Do I need HYVEDEMM389 to send euros 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 HYVEDEMM389.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM389?
HYVEDEMM is the head office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM389 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 HYVEDEMM389.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.