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UBS operates under SWIFT/BIC code UBSWCHZH80A from Zurich, Switzerland. UBS is the largest Swiss bank and the dominant CHF clearer worldwide. Following the 2023 acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS handles the vast majority of Swiss franc correspondent banking.
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UBS is the largest Swiss bank and the dominant CHF clearer worldwide. Following the 2023 acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS handles the vast majority of Swiss franc correspondent banking.
If you have sent or received a SWIFT payment routed through UBS, you can verify and track it free using the UETR. Paste your 36-character UETR into the Ohmyfin homepage tracker and you will see the latest available SWIFT status — including which correspondent (possibly UBS itself) is holding the funds.
UBS's UBSWCHZH80A BIC follows the ISO 9362 standard: 4-letter bank code + 2-letter country code (CH) + 2-character location code (ZH) + branch code (80A). Some payments may also use 11-character branch BICs that begin with UBSWCHZH.
Key facts
Bank: UBS
Primary BIC: UBSWCHZH80A
Head office: Zurich, Switzerland
Standard: ISO 9362
Track payments routed through this bank free on Ohmyfin via UETR
Frequently asked questions
What is the SWIFT/BIC code for UBS?
The primary SWIFT/BIC code for UBS head office is UBSWCHZH80A. Branches use 11-character extensions of this code.
Where is UBS headquartered?
UBS is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
How do I track a payment routed through UBS?
Get the UETR from your bank, paste it into the Ohmyfin tracker, and you will see whether the payment is at UBS or has moved on. Tracking is free and requires no bank login.
Is Ohmyfin affiliated with UBS?
No. Ohmyfin is an independent tracking service. UBS and its trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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