SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK102P
UOVBMYK102P belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Penang, Penang, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBMYK102P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBMYK1 |
| Branch code | 02P |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad |
| Branch | Lebuh Bishop |
| City | Penang, Penang |
| Country | Malaysia |
How 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.
- 02P 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 BIC UOVBMYK102P?
The code UOVBMYK102P belongs to Lebuh Bishop, a branch or department of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Penang, Penang, Malaysia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Malaysia with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK102P, 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.
How long does a transfer to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad take in Malaysia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use UOVBMYK1 instead of UOVBMYK102P?
UOVBMYK1 is the head office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, while UOVBMYK102P is Lebuh Bishop. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UOVBMYK102P if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.