SWIFT/BIC code UCBAINBB216
UCBAINBB216 belongs to Uco Bank in Ludhiana, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UCBAINBB216 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UCBAINBB |
| Branch code | 216 |
| Bank | Uco Bank |
| Branch | Ludhiana Civil Lines Branch |
| City | Ludhiana |
| 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.
- 216 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 UCBAINBB216?
UCBAINBB216 identifies Ludhiana Civil Lines Branch, part of Uco Bank in Ludhiana, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter UCBAINBB216 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UCBAINBB216 against the details from Uco Bank before you confirm.
What does each part of UCBAINBB216 mean?
UCBA is the bank code of Uco Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 216 identifies the branch Ludhiana Civil Lines Branch.
Can I use UCBAINBB instead of UCBAINBB216?
UCBAINBB is the head office of Uco Bank, while UCBAINBB216 points to Ludhiana Civil Lines Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UCBAINBB216 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Uco Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Uco Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 76 SWIFT/BIC codes for Uco Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.