SWIFT/BIC code OCBCSGSGXXX
OCBCSGSGXXX belongs to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OCBCSGSGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OCBCSGSG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How 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.
- XXX 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code OCBCSGSGXXX?
OCBCSGSGXXX identifies the headquarters of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited.
Does Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Singapore Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in OCBCSGSGXXX stand for?
OCBC is the bank code of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, SG stands for Singapore, SG is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code OCBCSGSGXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Is OCBCSGSG and OCBCSGSGXXX the same code?
Yes. OCBCSGSG is the 8-character version of OCBCSGSGXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.