SWIFT/BIC code UOVBHKHHBNS
UOVBHKHHBNS belongs to United Overseas Bank LTD Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBHKHHBNS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBHKHH |
| Branch code | BNS |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank LTD Hong Kong |
| Branch | Banknotes Department |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the United Overseas Bank LTD Hong Kong 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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BNS 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 code UOVBHKHHBNS?
UOVBHKHHBNS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banknotes Department, a unit of United Overseas Bank LTD Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use UOVBHKHHBNS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UOVBHKHHBNS with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in UOVBHKHHBNS stand for?
UOVB is the institution code of United Overseas Bank LTD Hong Kong, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and BNS is the code of the branch Banknotes Department.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Overseas Bank LTD Hong Kong?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBHKHHBNS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Overseas Bank LTD Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Can I use UOVBHKHH instead of UOVBHKHHBNS?
UOVBHKHH points to the main office of United Overseas Bank LTD Hong Kong, while UOVBHKHHBNS is Banknotes Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UOVBHKHHBNS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.