SWIFT/BIC code SMHBDEFFDUS

SMHBDEFFDUS belongs to UBS Europe SE in Duesseldorf, Germany.

SMHBDEFFDUS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSMHBDEFFDUS
8-character codeSMHBDEFF
Branch codeDUS
BankUBS Europe SE
BranchDuesseldorf
CityDuesseldorf
CountryGermany

The way the UBS Europe SE SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
DUS 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code SMHBDEFFDUS?

SMHBDEFFDUS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Duesseldorf, part of UBS Europe SE in Duesseldorf, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does UBS Europe SE have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Europe SE in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use SMHBDEFF instead of SMHBDEFFDUS?

SMHBDEFF is the main office of UBS Europe SE, while SMHBDEFFDUS is Duesseldorf. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SMHBDEFFDUS if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter SMHBDEFFDUS with a typo?

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

Do I need SMHBDEFFDUS for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SMHBDEFFDUS.

How long does a transfer to UBS Europe SE take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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