SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH947
UBSWCHZH947 belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCHZH947 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCHZH |
| Branch code | 947 |
| Bank | UBS Switzerland AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the UBS Switzerland AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 947 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 code UBSWCHZH947?
UBSWCHZH947 is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Switzerland AG, part of UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UBSWCHZH947 stand for?
UBSW is the bank code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the location code and 947 is the code of the department UBS Switzerland AG.
Has UBS Switzerland AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 97 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Switzerland AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of UBS Switzerland AG.
Do I need UBSWCHZH947 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need UBSWCHZH947.
How long does it take to send money to UBS Switzerland AG?
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 UBSWCHZH947?
UBSWCHZH is the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZH947 points to UBS Switzerland AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UBSWCHZH947 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.