SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM888

HYVEDEMM888 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Marktheidenfeld, Germany.

HYVEDEMM888

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHYVEDEMM888
8-character codeHYVEDEMM
Branch code888
BankUnicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)
Branch—
CityMarktheidenfeld
CountryGermany

The way the Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
888 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 HYVEDEMM888?

The code HYVEDEMM888 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), part of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Marktheidenfeld, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HYVEDEMM888 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. For other currencies you still need HYVEDEMM888.

What do the letters in HYVEDEMM888 stand for?

HYVE is the institution code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE is the ISO code of Germany, MM is the location code and 888 is the code of the department Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).

Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM888?

HYVEDEMM points to the head office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM888 is Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HYVEDEMM888 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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