SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH80G

UBSWCHZH80G belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH80G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH80G
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code80G
BankUBS Switzerland AG
BranchSeefeld
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

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.
80G 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 SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH80G?

The code UBSWCHZH80G belongs to Seefeld, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH80G?

UBSWCHZH points to the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH80G is Seefeld. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBSWCHZH80G.

What do the letters in UBSWCHZH80G stand for?

UBSW is the institution code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 80G identifies the branch Seefeld.

Do I need UBSWCHZH80G for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need UBSWCHZH80G.

How long does a transfer to UBS Switzerland AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has UBS Switzerland AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 97 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

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