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SWIFT/BIC code SMHBDEFFBIE

SMHBDEFFBIE belongs to UBS Europe SE in Bielefeld, Germany.

SMHBDEFFBIE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSMHBDEFFBIE
8-character codeSMHBDEFF
Branch codeBIE
BankUBS Europe SE
BranchBielefeld
CityBielefeld
CountryGermany

The way the UBS Europe SE SWIFT/BIC works

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.
BIE 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 SWIFT code SMHBDEFFBIE?

The code SMHBDEFFBIE belongs to Bielefeld, a branch or department of UBS Europe SE in Bielefeld, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Europe SE?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use SMHBDEFFBIE with a typo?

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

Does UBS Europe SE have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Europe SE in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of UBS Europe SE.

Do I need SMHBDEFFBIE to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SMHBDEFFBIE.

What does each part of SMHBDEFFBIE stand for?

SMHB is the bank code of UBS Europe SE, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and BIE is the code of the department Bielefeld.

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