SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH29A
UBSWCHZH29A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Porrentruy, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH29A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 29A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Porrentruy |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 29A 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 is behind BIC UBSWCHZH29A?
The code UBSWCHZH29A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Porrentruy, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need UBSWCHZH29A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need UBSWCHZH29A.
How long does it take to send money to UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in UBSWCHZH29A mean?
UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 29A identifies the branch UBS Switzerland AG.
What happens if I use UBSWCHZH29A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UBSWCHZH29A with the recipient before you confirm.
Has UBS Switzerland AG got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.