SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM588
HYVEDEMM588 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Ravensburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYVEDEMM588 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYVEDEMM |
| Branch code | 588 |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ravensburg |
| 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.
- 588 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 uses SWIFT code HYVEDEMM588?
The code HYVEDEMM588 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), a branch or department of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Ravensburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HYVEDEMM588 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HYVEDEMM588 against the details from Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HYVEDEMM588 stand for?
HYVE is the bank code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE is the ISO code of Germany, MM is the code for the city or region and 588 is the code of the department Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM588?
HYVEDEMM points to the head office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM588 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 HYVEDEMM588.
Do I need HYVEDEMM588 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HYVEDEMM588.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.