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SWIFT/BIC code SMHBDEFFXXX

SMHBDEFFXXX belongs to UBS Europe SE in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

SMHBDEFFXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSMHBDEFFXXX
8-character codeSMHBDEFF
Branch codeXXX
BankUBS Europe SE
BranchHead office
CityFrankfurt Am Main
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.
XXX 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 uses BIC SMHBDEFFXXX?

SMHBDEFFXXX identifies the main office of UBS Europe SE in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at UBS Europe SE.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Does UBS Europe SE have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

What does each part of SMHBDEFFXXX mean?

SMHB is the institution code of UBS Europe SE, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

What happens if I use SMHBDEFFXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SMHBDEFFXXX against the details from UBS Europe SE before sending.

Do I need SMHBDEFFXXX to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SMHBDEFFXXX.

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