SWIFT/BIC code UCBAINBB108
UCBAINBB108 belongs to Uco Bank in Giridih, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UCBAINBB108 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UCBAINBB |
| Branch code | 108 |
| Bank | Uco Bank |
| Branch | Giridih Branch |
| City | Giridih |
| Country | India |
How the Uco Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UCBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 108 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 branch uses BIC UCBAINBB108?
UCBAINBB108 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Giridih Branch, part of Uco Bank in Giridih, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Uco Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in UCBAINBB108 stand for?
UCBA is the bank code of Uco Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 108 is the code of the department Giridih Branch.
How long does a transfer to Uco Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use UCBAINBB instead of UCBAINBB108?
UCBAINBB points to the main office of Uco Bank, while UCBAINBB108 is Giridih Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UCBAINBB108 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Uco Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UCBAINBB108, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.