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SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH86P

UBSWCHZH86P belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Rueti (Zh), Switzerland.

UBSWCHZH86P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZH86P
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch code86P
BankUBS Switzerland AG
Branch—
CityRueti (Zh)
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.
86P 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 UBSWCHZH86P?

UBSWCHZH86P is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Rueti (Zh), Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use UBSWCHZH86P incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UBSWCHZH86P against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before sending.

Do I need UBSWCHZH86P for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UBSWCHZH86P.

How long does a transfer to UBS Switzerland AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland?

Banks often 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.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH86P?

UBSWCHZH is the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH86P is UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UBSWCHZH86P 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.