SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH39A
UBSWCHZH39A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Brig (Brigue), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH39A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 39A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brig (Brigue) |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 39A 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/BIC code UBSWCHZH39A?
UBSWCHZH39A identifies UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Brig (Brigue), Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has UBS Switzerland AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 is the best way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter UBSWCHZH39A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UBSWCHZH39A against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before sending.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH39A?
UBSWCHZH is the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH39A is UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBSWCHZH39A.
What do the letters in UBSWCHZH39A stand for?
UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 39A is the code of the branch UBS Switzerland AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.