SWIFT/BIC code SBWSGB21XXX
SBWSGB21XXX belongs to UBS Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBWSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBWSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | UBS Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the UBS Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBWS 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 bank is behind SWIFT code SBWSGB21XXX?
SBWSGB21XXX identifies the main office of UBS Securities Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at UBS Securities Limited.
What does each part of SBWSGB21XXX mean?
SBWS is the bank code of UBS Securities Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does UBS Securities Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SBWSGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for UBS Securities Limited in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter SBWSGB21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBWSGB21XXX against the details from UBS Securities Limited before you confirm.
Is SBWSGB21 and SBWSGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SBWSGB21 is the 8-character version of SBWSGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to UBS Securities Limited in London.
Do I need SBWSGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SBWSGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.