SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH20A

UBSWCHZH20A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Neuchatel, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH20A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH20A
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code20A
BankUBS Switzerland AG
Branch—
CityNeuchatel
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.
20A 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH20A?

UBSWCHZH20A is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Neuchatel, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of UBSWCHZH20A mean?

UBSW is the institution code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 20A is the code of the department UBS Switzerland AG.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH20A?

UBSWCHZH is the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH20A points to UBS Switzerland AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UBSWCHZH20A if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use UBSWCHZH20A incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBSWCHZH20A with the recipient before you confirm.

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.

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.

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