SWIFT/BIC code UCBAINBBCLA

UCBAINBBCLA belongs to Uco Bank in Amritsar, India.

UCBAINBBCLA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUCBAINBBCLA
8-character codeUCBAINBB
Branch codeCLA
BankUco Bank
BranchCivil Lines Amritsar
CityAmritsar
CountryIndia

How the Uco Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
CLA 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/BIC code UCBAINBBCLA?

UCBAINBBCLA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Civil Lines Amritsar, a branch or department of Uco Bank in Amritsar, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of UCBAINBBCLA mean?

UCBA is the institution code of Uco Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and CLA is the code of the department Civil Lines Amritsar.

Can I use UCBAINBB instead of UCBAINBBCLA?

UCBAINBB points to the main office of Uco Bank, while UCBAINBBCLA points to Civil Lines Amritsar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UCBAINBBCLA.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Uco Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 76 SWIFT/BIC codes for Uco Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Uco Bank take?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.