HYVEDEMME42 — UniCredit Bank - HVB Settlement EAC42

The SWIFT code HYVEDEMME42 identifies UniCredit Bank - HVB Settlement EAC42 in MUENCHEN, Germany. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.

The 8 or 11 characters of HYVEDEMME42 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HYVE) represent the bank code for UniCredit Bank - HVB Settlement EAC42; characters 5-6 (DE) indicate the country code for Germany; characters 7-8 (MM) specify the location code; and the final characters (E42) designate the specific branch.

HYVEDEMME42 is formatted as a valid ISO 9362 Business Identifier Code and is listed in our reference directory for UniCredit Bank - HVB Settlement EAC42 in MUENCHEN, Germany. Our directory records for this country combine official registry data with an open community compilation, so listing is not confirmation of current status — SWIFT does not publish a free live status feed. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.

The physical address registered for HYVEDEMME42 is: ARABELLASTRASSE 12, 81925, MUENCHEN, Germany. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.

An 8-character BIC (BIC8) identifies an institution's primary head office, while an 11-character BIC (BIC11) specifies a distinct branch or department. Appending 'XXX' to HYVEDEMM forms the conventional head-office branch suffix; both formats route validly on the network.

HYVEDEMME42 identifies the E42 branch of UniCredit Bank - HVB Settlement EAC42 in MUENCHEN, Germany. The branch code characters 'E42' target this specific clearing node directly within UniCredit Bank - HVB Settlement EAC42's branch network.

SWIFT codes like HYVEDEMME42 identify the bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) identify the individual customer account. Within SEPA (ECB SEPA), IBANs are sufficient for routing; outside SEPA, both SWIFT BIC and account number are typically required.

Using an incorrect code can delay transfers, cause payment returns, or route funds to an incorrect institution. Correspondent banks along the route may charge return processing fees, and currency conversion losses may occur. Always verify details with the beneficiary.

International SWIFT wires typically settle within 1 to 5 business days, depending on time zones, clearing cut-offs, correspondent hops (BIS CPMI), and compliance checks.

When sending and receiving banks lack direct clearing accounts, transfers route through intermediary correspondent banks (BIS CPMI) that maintain shared Nostro/Vostro accounts. Each hop may deduct a handling fee.

No. HYVEDEMME42 is an international ISO 9362 SWIFT BIC. Domestic transfers in Germany clear through undefined under [object Object] oversight (primary currency: EUR). SWIFT BICs route cross-border transactions.

This record is sourced from the Deutsche Bundesbank BLZ directory (June 2026 release) and open community data. For full data provenance, see our Data Sources Register.

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