SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH87D
UBSWCHZH87D belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Glarus, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH87D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 87D |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Glarus |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 87D 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 SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH87D?
The code UBSWCHZH87D belongs to UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Glarus, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use UBSWCHZH87D with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBSWCHZH87D against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before you confirm.
What do the letters in UBSWCHZH87D mean?
UBSW is the institution code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 87D is the code of the department UBS Switzerland AG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does UBS Switzerland AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Do I need UBSWCHZH87D for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need UBSWCHZH87D.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.