Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for UBS Europe SE?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for UBS Europe SE is UBSWDEFF. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to UBS Europe SE?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to UBS Europe SE, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code UBSWDEFF (Frankfurt am Main, Germany) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is UBS Europe SE a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, UBS Europe SE is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code UBSWDEFF mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code UBSWDEFF: "UBSW" is the institution code identifying UBS Europe SE, "DE" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Germany, and "FF" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns UBS Europe SE?

Accepted Answer

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.

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