SWIFT/BIC code UOVBCNSHXXX
UOVBCNSHXXX belongs to United Overseas Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBCNSHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBCNSH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the United Overseas Bank (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 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 SWIFT/BIC code UOVBCNSHXXX?
The code UOVBCNSHXXX belongs to the head office of United Overseas Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai, China. Use it when a payment to United Overseas Bank (China) Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Overseas Bank (China) Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to United Overseas Bank (China) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does United Overseas Bank (China) Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Overseas Bank (China) Limited in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Overseas Bank (China) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBCNSHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in UOVBCNSHXXX stand for?
UOVB is the bank code of United Overseas Bank (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.