SWIFT/BIC code UOVBJPJTBNS
UOVBJPJTBNS belongs to United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch in Tokyo, Japan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBJPJTBNS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBJPJT |
| Branch code | BNS |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch |
| Branch | Banknotes Department |
| City | Tokyo |
| Country | Japan |
The way the United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch 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.
- JP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JT 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 UOVBJPJTBNS?
UOVBJPJTBNS identifies Banknotes Department, a unit of United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch in Tokyo, Japan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in UOVBJPJTBNS mean?
UOVB is the bank code of United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch, JP stands for Japan, JT is the location code and BNS is the code of the branch Banknotes Department.
How long does a transfer to United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch in Japan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Japanese Yen with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBJPJTBNS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Japan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Has United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Overseas Bank LTD., Tokyo Branch in Japan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.