SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH56B
UBSWCHZH56B belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Wohlen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH56B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 56B |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wohlen |
| 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.
- 56B 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 BIC UBSWCHZH56B?
UBSWCHZH56B is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Wohlen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH56B?
UBSWCHZH is the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH56B points to UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UBSWCHZH56B if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in UBSWCHZH56B mean?
UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 56B is the code of the department UBS Switzerland AG.
Do I need UBSWCHZH56B for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need UBSWCHZH56B.
How long does a transfer to UBS Switzerland AG take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.