SWIFT Code UBSWCHZH16C — UBS SWITZERLAND AG, BULLE

About SWIFT Code UBSWCHZH16C — UBS SWITZERLAND AG, BULLE

SWIFT code UBSWCHZH16C is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UBS SWITZERLAND AG in BULLE, Switzerland. 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 SWITZERLAND AG for all outward international remittances from BULLE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code UBSWCHZH16C

The code UBSWCHZH16C follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code UBSWCHZH16C

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UBS SWITZERLAND AG account in BULLE, share SWIFT code UBSWCHZH16C 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 SWITZERLAND AG, BULLE must provide SWIFT code UBSWCHZH16C. 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 SWITZERLAND AG in BULLE rely on SWIFT code UBSWCHZH16C 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 SWITZERLAND AG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for UBS SWITZERLAND AG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for UBS SWITZERLAND AG →

How SWIFT Code UBSWCHZH16C Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code UBSWCHZH16C 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 SWITZERLAND AG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: UBS SWITZERLAND AG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UBSWCHZH16C

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UBSWCHZH16C uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BULLE 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 Switzerland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm UBSWCHZH16C directly with UBS SWITZERLAND AG's BULLE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.