SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK102J

UOVBMYK102J belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

UOVBMYK102J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUOVBMYK102J
8-character codeUOVBMYK1
Branch code02J
BankUnited Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
Branch—
CityJohor Bahru, Johor
CountryMalaysia

How the United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad SWIFT/BIC works

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.
02J 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK102J?

The code UOVBMYK102J belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, a unit of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Johor Bahru, Johor, 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. All of them are listed on the page of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.

Can I use UOVBMYK1 instead of UOVBMYK102J?

UOVBMYK1 is the head office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, while UOVBMYK102J points to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UOVBMYK102J if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Malaysia with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of UOVBMYK102J mean?

UOVB is the institution code of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, MY is the ISO code of Malaysia, K1 is the location code and 02J identifies the branch United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.

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

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on 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.