SWIFT/BIC code OCBCUS33XXX
OCBCUS33XXX belongs to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OCBCUS33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OCBCUS33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 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 OCBCUS33XXX?
OCBCUS33XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in New York,ny, United States. Use it when you send money to an account at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code OCBCUS33XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of OCBCUS33XXX mean?
OCBC is the institution code of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, US is the ISO code of United States, 33 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are OCBCUS33 and OCBCUS33XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. OCBCUS33 is the 8-character version of OCBCUS33XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in New York,ny.
What happens if I enter OCBCUS33XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check OCBCUS33XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.