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SWIFT/BIC code SMHBDEFFBER

SMHBDEFFBER belongs to UBS Europe SE in Berlin, Germany.

SMHBDEFFBER

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSMHBDEFFBER
8-character codeSMHBDEFF
Branch codeBER
BankUBS Europe SE
BranchBerlin
CityBerlin
CountryGermany

The way the UBS Europe SE SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SMHB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
BER 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 is behind BIC SMHBDEFFBER?

SMHBDEFFBER is the SWIFT/BIC code of Berlin, a unit of UBS Europe SE in Berlin, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need SMHBDEFFBER to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SMHBDEFFBER.

How long does it take to send money to UBS Europe SE?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in SMHBDEFFBER mean?

SMHB is the bank code of UBS Europe SE, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and BER identifies the branch Berlin.

Can I use SMHBDEFF instead of SMHBDEFFBER?

SMHBDEFF points to the head office of UBS Europe SE, while SMHBDEFFBER is Berlin. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SMHBDEFFBER if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use SMHBDEFFBER with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SMHBDEFFBER against the details from UBS Europe SE before sending.

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