SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH54A
UBSWCHZH54A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Baden, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH54A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 54A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Baden |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 54A 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 uses SWIFT code UBSWCHZH54A?
The code UBSWCHZH54A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Baden, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need UBSWCHZH54A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need UBSWCHZH54A.
What happens if I use UBSWCHZH54A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UBSWCHZH54A against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before you confirm.
Does UBS Switzerland AG have more 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 does each part of UBSWCHZH54A mean?
UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 54A identifies 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.