SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMY2LXXX
UOVBMY2LXXX belongs to United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan Branch in Labuan, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBMY2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBMY2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Labuan |
| Country | Malaysia |
How the United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan 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.
- MY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L 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 is behind BIC UOVBMY2LXXX?
The code UOVBMY2LXXX belongs to the head office of United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan Branch in Labuan, Malaysia. Use it when a payment to United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan Branch?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Malaysia with transfer services before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMY2LXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Malaysia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of UOVBMY2LXXX stand for?
UOVB is the bank code of United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan Branch, MY stands for Malaysia, 2L is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are UOVBMY2L and UOVBMY2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. UOVBMY2L is the 8-character version of UOVBMY2LXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to United Overseas Bank Limited Labuan Branch in Labuan.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.