SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK1027
UOVBMYK1027 belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Malacca, Malacca, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBMYK1027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBMYK1 |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad |
| Branch | — |
| City | Malacca, Malacca |
| 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.
- 027 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 branch uses BIC UOVBMYK1027?
UOVBMYK1027 is the SWIFT/BIC code of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, a branch or department of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Malacca, Malacca, Malaysia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in UOVBMYK1027 stand for?
UOVB is the bank code of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, MY stands for Malaysia, K1 is the location code and 027 identifies the branch United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.
How long does a transfer to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad 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 (Malaysia) Berhad?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Malaysia with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use UOVBMYK1 instead of UOVBMYK1027?
UOVBMYK1 is the main office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, while UOVBMYK1027 points to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UOVBMYK1027.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK1027, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Malaysia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.