SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM488
HYVEDEMM488 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Berlin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYVEDEMM488 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYVEDEMM |
| Branch code | 488 |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 488 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM488?
HYVEDEMM488 identifies Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), a branch or department of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Berlin, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM488?
HYVEDEMM points to the main office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM488 points to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HYVEDEMM488.
What does each part of HYVEDEMM488 stand for?
HYVE is the bank code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE stands for Germany, MM is the code for the city or region and 488 identifies the department Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
Does Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 553 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HYVEDEMM488 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 HYVEDEMM488.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.