SWIFT/BIC code UOVBCA8VXXX
UOVBCA8VXXX belongs to United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch in Vancouver, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBCA8VXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBCA8V |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vancouver |
| Country | Canada |
The way the United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UOVB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 8V 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code UOVBCA8VXXX?
UOVBCA8VXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch in Vancouver, Canada. Use it when a payment to United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch does not need a specific branch.
Is UOVBCA8V and UOVBCA8VXXX the same code?
Yes. UOVBCA8V is the 8-character version of UOVBCA8VXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch in Vancouver.
How long does it take to send money to United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch in Canada?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in UOVBCA8VXXX stand for?
UOVB is the institution code of United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch, CA stands for Canada, 8V is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBCA8VXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UOVBCA8VXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for United Overseas Bank Limited Vancouver Branch in Canada, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.