SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM429

HYVEDEMM429 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Koeln, Germany.

HYVEDEMM429

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHYVEDEMM429
8-character codeHYVEDEMM
Branch code429
BankUnicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)
Branch—
CityKoeln
CountryGermany

How 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.
429 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 HYVEDEMM429?

The code HYVEDEMM429 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), part of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Koeln, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) got other 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).

Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM429?

HYVEDEMM points to the main office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM429 points to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HYVEDEMM429 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)?

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

Do I need HYVEDEMM429 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. For other currencies you do need HYVEDEMM429.

What happens if I use HYVEDEMM429 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HYVEDEMM429 with the recipient before you confirm.

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