SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM501
HYVEDEMM501 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Bad Homburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYVEDEMM501 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYVEDEMM |
| Branch code | 501 |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Homburg |
| 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.
- 501 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM501?
The code HYVEDEMM501 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), part of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Bad Homburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HYVEDEMM501 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HYVEDEMM501.
What happens if I enter HYVEDEMM501 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HYVEDEMM501 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of HYVEDEMM501 mean?
HYVE is the bank code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE stands for Germany, MM is the code for the city or region and 501 identifies the department Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM501?
HYVEDEMM points to the main office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM501 is Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HYVEDEMM501.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.