SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK1025

UOVBMYK1025 belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

UOVBMYK1025

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUOVBMYK1025
8-character codeUOVBMYK1
Branch code025
BankUnited Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
BranchJalan Tengah Branch
CityPetaling Jaya, Selangor
CountryMalaysia

The way the United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad 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).
K1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
025 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 UOVBMYK1025?

UOVBMYK1025 identifies Jalan Tengah Branch, a unit of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use UOVBMYK1 instead of UOVBMYK1025?

UOVBMYK1 points to the main office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, while UOVBMYK1025 is Jalan Tengah Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UOVBMYK1025 if the recipient asks for it.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK1025, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Malaysia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Does United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

How long does a transfer to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad take?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What happens if I use UOVBMYK1025 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UOVBMYK1025 with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.