SWIFT/BIC code UNCCUA21YAL
UNCCUA21YAL belongs to United Commercial Bank in Yalta, Ukraine.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNCCUA21YAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNCCUA21 |
| Branch code | YAL |
| Bank | United Commercial Bank |
| Branch | Yalta Branch |
| City | Yalta |
| Country | Ukraine |
The way the United Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNCC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- UA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- YAL 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 UNCCUA21YAL?
UNCCUA21YAL identifies Yalta Branch, part of United Commercial Bank in Yalta, Ukraine. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in UNCCUA21YAL stand for?
UNCC is the institution code of United Commercial Bank, UA stands for Ukraine, 21 is the code for the city or region and YAL identifies the department Yalta Branch.
Can I use UNCCUA21 instead of UNCCUA21YAL?
UNCCUA21 points to the main office of United Commercial Bank, while UNCCUA21YAL points to Yalta Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNCCUA21YAL if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Commercial Bank in Ukraine?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Ukraine with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Commercial Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNCCUA21YAL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ukraine is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to United Commercial Bank take in Ukraine?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.