SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCNBJXXX
UBSWCNBJXXX belongs to UBS (China) Limited in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWCNBJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWCNBJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | UBS (China) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
The way the UBS (China) Limited 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.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
What bank uses BIC UBSWCNBJXXX?
The code UBSWCNBJXXX belongs to the head office of UBS (China) Limited in Beijing, China. Use it when a payment to UBS (China) Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does UBS (China) Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, UBSWCNBJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for UBS (China) Limited in China, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to UBS (China) Limited take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at UBS (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCNBJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Are UBSWCNBJ and UBSWCNBJXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. UBSWCNBJ is the 8-character version of UBSWCNBJXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach UBS (China) Limited in Beijing.
What do the letters in UBSWCNBJXXX stand for?
UBSW is the institution code of UBS (China) Limited, CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.