SWIFT/BIC code UGPBUGKAXXX
UGPBUGKAXXX belongs to Postbank Uganda Limited in Kampala, Uganda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UGPBUGKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UGPBUGKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Postbank Uganda Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kampala |
| Country | Uganda |
The way the Postbank Uganda Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UGPB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- UG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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 UGPBUGKAXXX?
The code UGPBUGKAXXX belongs to the head office of Postbank Uganda Limited in Kampala, Uganda. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Postbank Uganda Limited.
Does Postbank Uganda Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UGPBUGKAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Postbank Uganda Limited in Uganda, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Postbank Uganda Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Uganda with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Postbank Uganda Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are UGPBUGKA and UGPBUGKAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. UGPBUGKA is the 8-character version of UGPBUGKAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Postbank Uganda Limited in Kampala.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Postbank Uganda Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UGPBUGKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Uganda uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.