SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM470

HYVEDEMM470 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Potsdam, Germany.

HYVEDEMM470

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHYVEDEMM470
8-character codeHYVEDEMM
Branch code470
BankUnicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)
Branch—
CityPotsdam
CountryGermany

The way 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.
470 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 HYVEDEMM470?

The code HYVEDEMM470 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), a unit of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Potsdam, Germany. Only use it if 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM470?

HYVEDEMM is the head office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM470 is Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HYVEDEMM470 if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HYVEDEMM470 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HYVEDEMM470.

What happens if I use HYVEDEMM470 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HYVEDEMM470 against the details from Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) before sending.

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