SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK103K
UOVBMYK103K belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBMYK103K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBMYK1 |
| Branch code | 03K |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kuching, Sarawak |
| 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.
- 03K 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 BIC UOVBMYK103K?
UOVBMYK103K identifies United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, a branch or department of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What happens if I enter UOVBMYK103K incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UOVBMYK103K against the details from United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad before you confirm.
Can I use UOVBMYK1 instead of UOVBMYK103K?
UOVBMYK1 is the main office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, while UOVBMYK103K is United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UOVBMYK103K if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Malaysia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Malaysia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in UOVBMYK103K mean?
UOVB is the institution code of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, MY stands for Malaysia, K1 is the code for the city or region and 03K is the code of the branch United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.