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SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH17A

UBSWCHZH17A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Fribourg, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH17A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH17A
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code17A
BankUBS Switzerland AG
Branch—
CityFribourg
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
17A 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 UBSWCHZH17A?

UBSWCHZH17A identifies UBS Switzerland AG, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Fribourg, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter UBSWCHZH17A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UBSWCHZH17A against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before you confirm.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH17A?

UBSWCHZH points to the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH17A is UBS Switzerland AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBSWCHZH17A.

Does UBS Switzerland AG have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of UBS Switzerland AG.

What does each part of UBSWCHZH17A 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 17A is the code of the branch UBS Switzerland AG.

Do I need UBSWCHZH17A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need UBSWCHZH17A.

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