SWIFT / BIC Code
UBSWDEFF
UBS Europe SE
UBSWDEFF is the BIC (SWIFT code) of UBS Europe SE, registered in Frankfurt am Main. Its bank code (BLZ) is 50130600, the code an IBAN at UBS Europe SE carries in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
UBSW: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
FF: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
UBS Europe SE's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of UBS Group AG
UBS Europe SE is registered in Germany but belongs to UBS Group AG, a banking group based in Switzerland.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for UBS Europe SE?
UBSWDEFF. Written with the head-office branch code it is UBSWDEFFXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does UBSWDEFF mean?
"UBSW" identifies UBS Europe SE, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "FF" is the location code.
What is UBS Europe SE's bank code (BLZ)?
50130600. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are UBS Europe SE IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 50130600 for UBS Europe SE) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to UBS Europe SE?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists UBS Europe SE in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 7 October 2024, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does UBS Europe SE confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is UBS Europe SE's registered office?
OpernTurm, Bockenheimer Landstrasse 2 - 4, 60306 Frankfurt am Main, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Bockenheimer Landstrasse 2-4, Frankfurt am Main as its address.
Who owns UBS Europe SE?
UBS Europe SE is owned by UBS Group AG, a banking group based in Switzerland. UBS Europe SE is registered in Germany as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Switzerland.