SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK103J

UOVBMYK103J belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kulai, Johor, Malaysia.

UOVBMYK103J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUOVBMYK103J
8-character codeUOVBMYK1
Branch code03J
BankUnited Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
Branch—
CityKulai, 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.
03J 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 UOVBMYK103J?

UOVBMYK103J is the SWIFT/BIC code of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, part of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kulai, Johor, Malaysia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use UOVBMYK103J incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UOVBMYK103J with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of UOVBMYK103J mean?

UOVB is the institution code of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, MY is the ISO code of Malaysia, K1 is the code for the city or region and 03J identifies the branch United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK103J, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Malaysia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

How long does it take to send money to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Malaysia?

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

Does United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad have more 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.

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