SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH18A
UBSWCHZH18A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Vevey, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH18A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 18A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Vevey |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 18A 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 bank is behind SWIFT code UBSWCHZH18A?
The code UBSWCHZH18A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Vevey, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in UBSWCHZH18A 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 18A is the code of the branch UBS Switzerland AG.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH18A?
UBSWCHZH points to the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH18A is UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UBSWCHZH18A if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has UBS Switzerland AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 97 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to UBS Switzerland AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. 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.