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SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH12B

UBSWCHZH12B belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Geneva, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH12B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH12B
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code12B
BankUBS Switzerland AG
BranchCorraterie
CityGeneva
CountrySwitzerland

The way the UBS Switzerland AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
12B 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 UBSWCHZH12B?

UBSWCHZH12B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corraterie, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Geneva, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in UBSWCHZH12B stand for?

UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 12B identifies the department Corraterie.

What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.

Has UBS Switzerland AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

What happens if I enter UBSWCHZH12B incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UBSWCHZH12B with the recipient before sending.

Do I need UBSWCHZH12B for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UBSWCHZH12B.

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