SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGLUG — UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA, LUGANO

About SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGLUG — UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA, LUGANO

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

How to Read SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGLUG

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

When to Use SWIFT Code UBPGCHGGLUG

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, GENEVA account in LUGANO, share SWIFT code UBPGCHGGLUG 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, LUGANO must provide SWIFT code UBPGCHGGLUG. 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 LUGANO rely on SWIFT code UBPGCHGGLUG 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 UBPGCHGGLUG Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code UBPGCHGGLUG 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 UBPGCHGGLUG

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