SWIFT/BIC code UBPGCHGGMAM
UBPGCHGGMAM belongs to Union Bancaire Privee, Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBPGCHGGMAM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBPGCHGG |
| Branch code | MAM |
| Bank | Union Bancaire Privee, Geneva |
| Branch | Middle Office Asset Management |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Union Bancaire Privee, Geneva SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UBPG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GG Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MAM 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code UBPGCHGGMAM?
UBPGCHGGMAM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Middle Office Asset Management, a unit of Union Bancaire Privee, Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need UBPGCHGGMAM for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need UBPGCHGGMAM.
How long does it take to send money to Union Bancaire Privee, Geneva?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of UBPGCHGGMAM mean?
UBPG is the institution code of Union Bancaire Privee, Geneva, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, GG is the code for the city or region and MAM is the code of the branch Middle Office Asset Management.
Can I use UBPGCHGG instead of UBPGCHGGMAM?
UBPGCHGG is the head office of Union Bancaire Privee, Geneva, while UBPGCHGGMAM is Middle Office Asset Management. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBPGCHGGMAM.
What is the best way to send money to Union Bancaire Privee, Geneva in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.