SWIFT/BIC code UBSWGB2LFIL

UBSWGB2LFIL belongs to UBS AG London Branch in London, United Kingdom.

UBSWGB2LFIL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBSWGB2LFIL
8-character codeUBSWGB2L
Branch codeFIL
BankUBS AG London Branch
Branch—
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the UBS AG London Branch 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
FIL 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code UBSWGB2LFIL?

UBSWGB2LFIL is the SWIFT/BIC code of UBS AG London Branch, 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 do the letters in UBSWGB2LFIL stand for?

UBSW is the institution code of UBS AG London Branch, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and FIL is the code of the department UBS AG London Branch.

Do I need UBSWGB2LFIL to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need UBSWGB2LFIL.

How long does a transfer to UBS AG London Branch take in United Kingdom?

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

Does UBS AG London Branch have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS AG London Branch in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of UBS AG London Branch.

What happens if I use UBSWGB2LFIL with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBSWGB2LFIL with the recipient before you confirm.

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