SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK101P
UOVBMYK101P belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBMYK101P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBMYK1 |
| Branch code | 01P |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad |
| Branch | — |
| City | Butterworth, Penang |
| Country | Malaysia |
The way the United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad 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.
- MY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 01P 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 uses SWIFT code UOVBMYK101P?
The code UOVBMYK101P belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, a unit of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 27 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Malaysia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter UOVBMYK101P incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UOVBMYK101P with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK101P, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Malaysia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use UOVBMYK1 instead of UOVBMYK101P?
UOVBMYK1 is the head office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, while UOVBMYK101P points to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UOVBMYK101P.
How long does a transfer to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.