SWIFT/BIC code SBCWGB21XXX

SBCWGB21XXX belongs to UBS AG London Branch in London, United Kingdom.

SBCWGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBCWGB21XXX
8-character codeSBCWGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankUBS AG London Branch
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the UBS AG London Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SBCW Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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 institution is behind SWIFT code SBCWGB21XXX?

SBCWGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of UBS AG London Branch in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at UBS AG London Branch.

Has UBS AG London Branch got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS AG London Branch in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of UBS AG London Branch.

What happens if I enter SBCWGB21XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBCWGB21XXX against the details from UBS AG London Branch before sending.

What is the best way to send money to UBS AG London Branch?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in SBCWGB21XXX stand for?

SBCW is the institution code of UBS AG London Branch, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Is SBCWGB21 and SBCWGB21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. SBCWGB21 is the short version of SBCWGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to UBS AG London Branch in London.

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