SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH93A
UBSWCHZH93A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Arbon, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH93A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 93A |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Arbon |
| 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.
- 93A 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 UBSWCHZH93A?
The code UBSWCHZH93A belongs to UBS Switzerland AG, a branch or department of UBS Switzerland AG in Arbon, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to UBS Switzerland AG take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need UBSWCHZH93A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need UBSWCHZH93A.
What does each part of UBSWCHZH93A mean?
UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and 93A identifies the department UBS Switzerland AG.
What happens if I enter UBSWCHZH93A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBSWCHZH93A against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before sending.
Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZH93A?
UBSWCHZH is the main office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH93A is UBS Switzerland AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UBSWCHZH93A 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.