SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH83B
UBSWCHZH83B belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Wallisellen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH83B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 83B |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wallisellen |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the UBS Switzerland AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 83B 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 BIC UBSWCHZH83B?
UBSWCHZH83B is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Wallisellen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need UBSWCHZH83B for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need UBSWCHZH83B.
How long does a transfer to UBS Switzerland AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH83B?
UBSWCHZH is the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH83B is UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UBSWCHZH83B if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter UBSWCHZH83B incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBSWCHZH83B with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of UBSWCHZH83B stand for?
UBSW is the institution code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 83B is the code of the department UBS Switzerland AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.