SWIFT/BIC code UOVBCNSHCMS
UOVBCNSHCMS belongs to United Overseas Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBCNSHCMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBCNSH |
| Branch code | CMS |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Transaction Banking |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the United Overseas Bank (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UOVB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CMS 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 branch is behind BIC UOVBCNSHCMS?
The code UOVBCNSHCMS belongs to Transaction Banking, a branch or department of United Overseas Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UOVBCNSHCMS stand for?
UOVB is the institution code of United Overseas Bank (China) Limited, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and CMS is the code of the branch Transaction Banking.
What happens if I enter UOVBCNSHCMS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UOVBCNSHCMS against the details from United Overseas Bank (China) Limited before sending.
What is the best way to send money to United Overseas Bank (China) Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
Has United Overseas Bank (China) Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Overseas Bank (China) Limited in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of United Overseas Bank (China) Limited.
How long does a transfer to United Overseas Bank (China) Limited take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.