SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH72D

UBSWCHZH72D belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Davos, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH72D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH72D
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code72D
BankUBS Switzerland AG
Branch—
CityDavos
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
72D 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 UBSWCHZH72D?

UBSWCHZH72D identifies UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Davos, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has UBS Switzerland AG got other 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 do the letters in UBSWCHZH72D mean?

UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 72D is the code of the branch UBS Switzerland AG.

What happens if I use UBSWCHZH72D with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UBSWCHZH72D against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before sending.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH72D?

UBSWCHZH is the main office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH72D is UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UBSWCHZH72D if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need UBSWCHZH72D to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need UBSWCHZH72D.

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