SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZHOSI

UBSWCHZHOSI belongs to UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland.

UBSWCHZHOSI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWCHZHOSI
8-character codeUBSWCHZH
Branch codeOSI
BankUBS Switzerland AG
BranchOps Sis Issuance
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
OSI 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 branch is behind SWIFT code UBSWCHZHOSI?

UBSWCHZHOSI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ops Sis Issuance, a unit of UBS Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in UBSWCHZHOSI stand for?

UBSW is the institution code of UBS Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and OSI is the code of the branch Ops Sis Issuance.

Can I use UBSWCHZH instead of UBSWCHZHOSI?

UBSWCHZH is the head office of UBS Switzerland AG, while UBSWCHZHOSI points to Ops Sis Issuance. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UBSWCHZHOSI if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks 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.

Has UBS Switzerland AG got more 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 use UBSWCHZHOSI incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UBSWCHZHOSI against the details from UBS Switzerland AG before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.