SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH39L

UBSWCHZH39L belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Sierre/Siders, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH39L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH39L
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code39L
BankUBS Switzerland AG
Branch—
CitySierre/Siders
CountrySwitzerland

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.
39L 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 SWIFT code UBSWCHZH39L?

UBSWCHZH39L is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, part of UBS Switzerland AG in Sierre/Siders, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of UBSWCHZH39L mean?

UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 39L is the code of the department UBS Switzerland AG.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH39L?

UBSWCHZH is the main office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH39L points to UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBSWCHZH39L.

What happens if I use UBSWCHZH39L with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UBSWCHZH39L against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.

Does UBS Switzerland AG have other 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.

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