SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH81H
UBSWCHZH81H belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Glattbrugg, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH81H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 81H |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Glattbrugg |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 81H 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 UBSWCHZH81H?
UBSWCHZH81H identifies UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Glattbrugg, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in UBSWCHZH81H stand for?
UBSW is the institution code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 81H is the code of the department UBS Switzerland AG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
Do I need UBSWCHZH81H for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need UBSWCHZH81H.
How long does a transfer to UBS Switzerland AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.