SWIFT/BIC code UWAEAU21XXX

UWAEAU21XXX belongs to UBS Securities Australia LTD in Sydney, Australia.

UWAEAU21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUWAEAU21XXX
8-character codeUWAEAU21
Branch codeXXX
BankUBS Securities Australia LTD
BranchHead office
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

The way the UBS Securities Australia LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

UWAE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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 BIC UWAEAU21XXX?

UWAEAU21XXX identifies the head office of UBS Securities Australia LTD in Sydney, Australia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at UBS Securities Australia LTD.

Are UWAEAU21 and UWAEAU21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. UWAEAU21 is the short version of UWAEAU21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach UBS Securities Australia LTD in Sydney.

Does UBS Securities Australia LTD have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for UBS Securities Australia LTD in Australia. All of them are listed on the page of UBS Securities Australia LTD.

How long does a transfer to UBS Securities Australia LTD take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at UBS Securities Australia LTD?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWAEAU21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of UWAEAU21XXX mean?

UWAE is the institution code of UBS Securities Australia LTD, AU stands for Australia, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

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