SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGBSL — UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA, BASLE

About SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGBSL — UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA, BASLE

SWIFT code UBPGCHGGBSL is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA in BASLE, 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 UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA for all outward international remittances from BASLE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGBSL

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

When to Use SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGBSL

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA account in BASLE, share SWIFT code UBPGCHGGBSL 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 UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA, BASLE must provide SWIFT code UBPGCHGGBSL. 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 UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA in BASLE rely on SWIFT code UBPGCHGGBSL 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 UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA →

How SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGBSL Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGBSL

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UBPGCHGGBSL uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BASLE 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 UBPGCHGGBSL directly with UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA's BASLE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.