SWIFT/BIC code UCTBUAUKXXX
UCTBUAUKXXX belongs to PJSC Bta Bank in Kiev, Ukraine.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UCTBUAUKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UCTBUAUK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | PJSC Bta Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kiev |
| Country | Ukraine |
How the PJSC Bta Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UCTB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- UA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- UK 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 is behind BIC UCTBUAUKXXX?
The code UCTBUAUKXXX belongs to the headquarters of PJSC Bta Bank in Kiev, Ukraine. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at PJSC Bta Bank.
How long does it take to send money to PJSC Bta Bank?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of UCTBUAUKXXX mean?
UCTB is the institution code of PJSC Bta Bank, UA is the ISO code of Ukraine, UK is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at PJSC Bta Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UCTBUAUKXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ukraine uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Is UCTBUAUK and UCTBUAUKXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. UCTBUAUK is the short version of UCTBUAUKXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to PJSC Bta Bank in Kiev.
What is the best way to send money to PJSC Bta Bank in Ukraine?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Ukraine with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.