SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK1024
UOVBMYK1024 belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBMYK1024 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBMYK1 |
| Branch code | 024 |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad |
| Branch | Jalan Othman Branch |
| City | Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
| Country | Malaysia |
How 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.
- 024 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 UOVBMYK1024?
UOVBMYK1024 identifies Jalan Othman Branch, a branch or department of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Malaysia with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in UOVBMYK1024 stand for?
UOVB is the bank code of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, MY stands for Malaysia, K1 is the location code and 024 identifies the branch Jalan Othman Branch.
Can I use UOVBMYK1 instead of UOVBMYK1024?
UOVBMYK1 points to the main office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, while UOVBMYK1024 points to Jalan Othman Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UOVBMYK1024 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK1024, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Malaysia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter UOVBMYK1024 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UOVBMYK1024 against the details from United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.