SWIFT Code UBPGGB2X — UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, UBP, LONDON

About SWIFT Code UBPGGB2X — UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, UBP, LONDON

SWIFT code UBPGGB2X is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, UBP in LONDON, United Kingdom. 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, UBP for all outward international remittances from LONDON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code UBPGGB2X

The code UBPGGB2X follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code UBPGGB2X

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, UBP account in LONDON, share SWIFT code UBPGGB2X 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, UBP, LONDON must provide SWIFT code UBPGGB2X. 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, UBP in LONDON rely on SWIFT code UBPGGB2X 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, UBP →

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

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

How SWIFT Code UBPGGB2X Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code UBPGGB2X 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, UBP.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, UBP receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UBPGGB2X

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UBPGGB2X uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LONDON 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 United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm UBPGGB2X directly with UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, UBP's LONDON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.