SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM978
HYVEDEMM978 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Tuerkheim (Wertach), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYVEDEMM978 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYVEDEMM |
| Branch code | 978 |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Tuerkheim (Wertach) |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 978 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 code HYVEDEMM978?
The code HYVEDEMM978 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), a unit of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Tuerkheim (Wertach), Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HYVEDEMM978 mean?
HYVE is the institution code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE is the ISO code of Germany, MM is the location code and 978 is the code of the branch Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM978?
HYVEDEMM is the head office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM978 points to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HYVEDEMM978 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HYVEDEMM978 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 do need HYVEDEMM978.
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 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.