GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH12A

UBSWCHZH12A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Geneva, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH12A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH12A
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code12A
BankUBS Switzerland AG
Branch—
CityGeneva
CountrySwitzerland

The way the UBS Switzerland AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

UBSW Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
ZH Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
12A 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH12A?

UBSWCHZH12A is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Geneva, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of UBSWCHZH12A stand for?

UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 12A is the code of the branch UBS Switzerland AG.

How long does it take to send money to UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need UBSWCHZH12A to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need UBSWCHZH12A.

What is the best way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.

Has UBS Switzerland AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 97 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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