SWIFT/BIC code OUBKCNB1XXX
OUBKCNB1XXX belongs to Overseas Union Bank Limited in Beijing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OUBKCNB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OUBKCNB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Overseas Union Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
How the Overseas Union Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OUBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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
What bank uses SWIFT code OUBKCNB1XXX?
The code OUBKCNB1XXX belongs to the main office of Overseas Union Bank Limited in Beijing, China. Use it when you send money to an account at Overseas Union Bank Limited.
Is OUBKCNB1 and OUBKCNB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. OUBKCNB1 is the short version of OUBKCNB1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Overseas Union Bank Limited in Beijing.
How long does it take to send money to Overseas Union Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Overseas Union Bank Limited in China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Overseas Union Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code OUBKCNB1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in OUBKCNB1XXX stand for?
OUBK is the institution code of Overseas Union Bank Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.