SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH80A
UBSWCHZH80A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH80A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 80A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | Head Office |
| City | Zurich |
| 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.
- 80A 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 is behind SWIFT code UBSWCHZH80A?
The code UBSWCHZH80A belongs to Head Office, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH80A?
UBSWCHZH points to the main office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH80A is Head Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UBSWCHZH80A if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of UBSWCHZH80A stand for?
UBSW is the institution code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 80A is the code of the department Head Office.
Has UBS Switzerland AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 97 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter UBSWCHZH80A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UBSWCHZH80A against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.