SWIFT Code UBSWBSNS — UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD, NASSAU

About SWIFT Code UBSWBSNS — UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD, NASSAU

SWIFT code UBSWBSNS is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD in NASSAU, Bahamas. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD for all outward international remittances from NASSAU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code UBSWBSNS

The code UBSWBSNS follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code UBSWBSNS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD account in NASSAU, share SWIFT code UBSWBSNS with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD, NASSAU must provide SWIFT code UBSWBSNS. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD in NASSAU rely on SWIFT code UBSWBSNS for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD →

How SWIFT Code UBSWBSNS Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code UBSWBSNS and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UBSWBSNS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UBSWBSNS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for NASSAU only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Bahamas.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm UBSWBSNS directly with UBS (BAHAMAS) LTD's NASSAU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.