SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH12T

UBSWCHZH12T belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Nyon, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH12T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH12T
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code12T
BankUBS Switzerland AG
Branch—
CityNyon
CountrySwitzerland

How the UBS Switzerland AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
12T 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH12T?

UBSWCHZH12T is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Nyon, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use UBSWCHZH12T with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBSWCHZH12T with the recipient before sending.

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. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH12T?

UBSWCHZH points to the main office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH12T is UBS Switzerland AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UBSWCHZH12T if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in UBSWCHZH12T mean?

UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 12T is the code of the branch UBS Switzerland AG.

Has UBS Switzerland AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 97 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland. 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.