SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH60A
UBSWCHZH60A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH60A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 60A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lucerne |
| 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.
- 60A 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 UBSWCHZH60A?
The code UBSWCHZH60A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Lucerne, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in UBSWCHZH60A stand for?
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 60A identifies the department UBS Switzerland AG.
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.
How long does it take to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need UBSWCHZH60A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UBSWCHZH60A.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH60A?
UBSWCHZH is the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH60A 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 UBSWCHZH60A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.