SWIFT/BIC code UIDBUGK1XXX
UIDBUGK1XXX belongs to Uganda Institute of Bankers in Kampala, Uganda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UIDBUGK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UIDBUGK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Uganda Institute of Bankers |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kampala |
| Country | Uganda |
How the Uganda Institute of Bankers SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UIDB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- UG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code UIDBUGK1XXX?
UIDBUGK1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Uganda Institute of Bankers in Kampala, Uganda. Use it when you send money to an account at Uganda Institute of Bankers.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Uganda Institute of Bankers?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Uganda with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in UIDBUGK1XXX mean?
UIDB is the bank code of Uganda Institute of Bankers, UG stands for Uganda, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does Uganda Institute of Bankers use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, UIDBUGK1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Uganda Institute of Bankers in Uganda, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Uganda Institute of Bankers?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UIDBUGK1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Uganda is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Are UIDBUGK1 and UIDBUGK1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. UIDBUGK1 is the short version of UIDBUGK1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Uganda Institute of Bankers in Kampala.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.