SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH84A
UBSWCHZH84A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH84A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 84A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Winterthur |
| 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.
- 84A 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 uses BIC UBSWCHZH84A?
UBSWCHZH84A is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, part of UBS Switzerland AG in Winterthur, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of UBSWCHZH84A stand for?
UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 84A is the code of the branch UBS Switzerland AG.
Has UBS Switzerland AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 97 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of UBS Switzerland AG.
What happens if I enter UBSWCHZH84A incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UBSWCHZH84A against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before sending.
Do I need UBSWCHZH84A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need UBSWCHZH84A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.