SWIFT/BIC code UBSWGB2LEQQ

UBSWGB2LEQQ belongs to UBS AG London Branch in London, United Kingdom.

UBSWGB2LEQQ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWGB2LEQQ
8-character codeUBSWGB2L
Branch codeEQQ
BankUBS AG London Branch
BranchUBS Equities
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the UBS AG London Branch 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
EQQ 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 UBSWGB2LEQQ?

UBSWGB2LEQQ is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS Equities, part of UBS AG London Branch in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter UBSWGB2LEQQ incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UBSWGB2LEQQ against the details from UBS AG London Branch before sending.

How long does a transfer to UBS AG London Branch 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 UBSWGB2LEQQ to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UBSWGB2LEQQ.

Can I use UBSWGB2L instead of UBSWGB2LEQQ?

UBSWGB2L is the head office of UBS AG London Branch, while UBSWGB2LEQQ points to UBS Equities. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBSWGB2LEQQ.

Has UBS AG London Branch got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS AG London Branch in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of UBS AG London Branch.

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