SWIFT/BIC code UBSWNL2AXXX
UBSWNL2AXXX belongs to UBS Europe SE, Netherlands Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWNL2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWNL2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | UBS Europe SE, Netherlands Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the UBS Europe SE, Netherlands Branch 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.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code UBSWNL2AXXX?
The code UBSWNL2AXXX belongs to the main office of UBS Europe SE, Netherlands Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use it when a payment to UBS Europe SE, Netherlands Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS Europe SE, Netherlands Branch?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use UBSWNL2AXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBSWNL2AXXX against the details from UBS Europe SE, Netherlands Branch before sending.
Do I need UBSWNL2AXXX for a euro transfer to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UBSWNL2AXXX.
How long does a transfer to UBS Europe SE, Netherlands Branch take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are UBSWNL2A and UBSWNL2AXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. UBSWNL2A is the 8-character version of UBSWNL2AXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach UBS Europe SE, Netherlands Branch in Amsterdam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.