SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH80H

UBSWCHZH80H belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH80H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH80H
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code80H
BankUBS Switzerland AG
BranchRoemerhof
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
80H 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 BIC UBSWCHZH80H?

UBSWCHZH80H identifies Roemerhof, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use UBSWCHZH80H incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UBSWCHZH80H against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before sending.

Has UBS Switzerland AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 97 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of UBS Switzerland AG.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need UBSWCHZH80H for a euro transfer 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 do need UBSWCHZH80H.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH80H?

UBSWCHZH is the main office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH80H is Roemerhof. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UBSWCHZH80H 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.