SWIFT/BIC code UBSWFR31XXX

UBSWFR31XXX belongs to UBS Securities France SA in Paris, France.

UBSWFR31XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWFR31XXX
8-character codeUBSWFR31
Branch codeXXX
BankUBS Securities France SA
BranchHead office
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the UBS Securities France SA 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.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
31 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 SWIFT code UBSWFR31XXX?

UBSWFR31XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of UBS Securities France SA in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at UBS Securities France SA.

How long does a transfer to UBS Securities France SA take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need UBSWFR31XXX for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UBSWFR31XXX.

Is UBSWFR31 and UBSWFR31XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. UBSWFR31 is the 8-character version of UBSWFR31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to UBS Securities France SA in Paris.

What is the best way to send money to UBS Securities France SA in France?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of UBSWFR31XXX mean?

UBSW is the bank code of UBS Securities France SA, FR is the ISO code of France, 31 is the location code 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.