SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH147
UBSWCHZH147 belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH147 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 147 |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 147 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 is behind BIC UBSWCHZH147?
The code UBSWCHZH147 belongs to UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in UBSWCHZH147 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 147 is the code of the branch UBS Switzerland AG.
What happens if I use UBSWCHZH147 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBSWCHZH147 against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before you confirm.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH147?
UBSWCHZH points to the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH147 is UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UBSWCHZH147 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
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.
How long does it take to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.