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SWIFT/BIC code SMHBDEFFHAM

SMHBDEFFHAM belongs to UBS Europe SE in Hamburg, Germany.

SMHBDEFFHAM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSMHBDEFFHAM
8-character codeSMHBDEFF
Branch codeHAM
BankUBS Europe SE
BranchHamburg
CityHamburg
CountryGermany

How 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.
HAM 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 SMHBDEFFHAM?

SMHBDEFFHAM identifies Hamburg, a branch or department of UBS Europe SE in Hamburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has UBS Europe SE got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Europe SE in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of UBS Europe SE.

What happens if I use SMHBDEFFHAM with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SMHBDEFFHAM with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in SMHBDEFFHAM mean?

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 HAM identifies the department Hamburg.

What is the best way to send money to UBS Europe SE in Germany?

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.

Can I use SMHBDEFF instead of SMHBDEFFHAM?

SMHBDEFF points to the head office of UBS Europe SE, while SMHBDEFFHAM points to Hamburg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SMHBDEFFHAM if the recipient asks for it.

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