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SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH52A

UBSWCHZH52A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Brugg, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH52A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH52A
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code52A
BankUBS Switzerland AG
Branch—
CityBrugg
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.
52A 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 UBSWCHZH52A?

UBSWCHZH52A is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, part of UBS Switzerland AG in Brugg, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in UBSWCHZH52A stand for?

UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 52A identifies the branch UBS Switzerland AG.

What happens if I enter UBSWCHZH52A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UBSWCHZH52A against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before sending.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH52A?

UBSWCHZH is the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH52A points to UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UBSWCHZH52A if the recipient asks for it.

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

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

How long does a transfer to UBS Switzerland AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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