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SWIFT/BIC code UBSWGB24XXX

UBSWGB24XXX belongs to UBS Limited in London, United Kingdom.

UBSWGB24XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWGB24XXX
8-character codeUBSWGB24
Branch codeXXX
BankUBS Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the UBS Limited 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
24 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

Which bank is behind SWIFT code UBSWGB24XXX?

The code UBSWGB24XXX belongs to the head office of UBS Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to UBS Limited does not need a specific branch.

Do I need UBSWGB24XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need UBSWGB24XXX.

How long does a transfer to UBS Limited take in United Kingdom?

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

Is UBSWGB24 and UBSWGB24XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. UBSWGB24 is the short version of UBSWGB24XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to UBS Limited in London.

What do the letters in UBSWGB24XXX stand for?

UBSW is the bank code of UBS Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 24 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

What happens if I use UBSWGB24XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UBSWGB24XXX against the details from UBS Limited before sending.

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