SWIFT/BIC code OCBCSGSGBRN
OCBCSGSGBRN belongs to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OCBCSGSGBRN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OCBCSGSG |
| Branch code | BRN |
| Bank | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
The way the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OCBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SG Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BRN Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT code OCBCSGSGBRN?
The code OCBCSGSGBRN belongs to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, a branch or department of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in OCBCSGSGBRN stand for?
OCBC is the institution code of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, SG stands for Singapore, SG is the location code and BRN is the code of the department Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited.
How long does a transfer to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited take in Singapore?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter OCBCSGSGBRN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check OCBCSGSGBRN with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Singapore Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code OCBCSGSGBRN, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.