SWIFT / BIC Code
UBSWCHZH80A
SEPA MemberUBS
UBSWCHZH80A is the BIC (SWIFT code) of UBS Switzerland AG, based in Zurich. It holds 5 bank codes (Clearing No.), 30005 among them; an IBAN at UBS carries its code in positions 5 to 9. Its IBANs are 21 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers.
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BIC Breakdown
UBSW: institution identifier (4 letters)
CH: country code per ISO 3166-1
ZH: location code (city / timezone)
80A: specific branch
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
UBS's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Switzerland IBANs are 21 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for UBS?
UBSWCHZH80A. The last three characters, 80A, name a specific office of the bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does UBSWCHZH80A mean?
"UBSW" identifies UBS, "CH" is the country code for Switzerland, "ZH" is the location code, and "80A" names the branch.
What is UBS's bank code (Clearing No.)?
UBS holds 5 of them; 30005 is one. The code sits in positions 5 to 9 of an IBAN from Switzerland, so the IBAN itself shows which one an account uses. The SIX BC-Bankenstamm lists every one.
How long are UBS IBANs?
21 characters, like every IBAN from Switzerland: the country code CH, two check digits, the clearing number (5 digits) and the account number (12 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to UBS?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists UBS in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 1 July 2024, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.