SWIFT/BIC code UCBAINBB136
UCBAINBB136 belongs to Uco Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UCBAINBB136 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UCBAINBB |
| Branch code | 136 |
| Bank | Uco Bank |
| Branch | India Exchange Place |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
How the Uco Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 136 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 is behind SWIFT code UCBAINBB136?
UCBAINBB136 identifies India Exchange Place, a branch or department of Uco Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Uco Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 76 SWIFT/BIC codes for Uco Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Uco Bank.
What is the best way to send money to Uco Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in UCBAINBB136 mean?
UCBA is the institution code of Uco Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 136 identifies the branch India Exchange Place.
How long does it take to send money to Uco Bank?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use UCBAINBB instead of UCBAINBB136?
UCBAINBB is the main office of Uco Bank, while UCBAINBB136 is India Exchange Place. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UCBAINBB136.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.