SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH69A
UBSWCHZH69A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH69A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 69A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the UBS Switzerland AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 69A 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 branch uses SWIFT code UBSWCHZH69A?
The code UBSWCHZH69A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG, part of UBS Switzerland AG in Lugano, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use UBSWCHZH69A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UBSWCHZH69A with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in UBSWCHZH69A stand for?
UBSW is the institution code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 69A identifies the branch UBS Switzerland AG.
Do I need UBSWCHZH69A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need UBSWCHZH69A.
How long does it take to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH69A?
UBSWCHZH points to the main office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH69A is UBS Switzerland AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UBSWCHZH69A if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.