SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK104K
UOVBMYK104K belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBMYK104K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBMYK1 |
| Branch code | 04K |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Country | Malaysia |
The way 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.
- 04K 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 UOVBMYK104K?
The code UOVBMYK104K belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, part of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in Malaysia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK104K, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Malaysia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of UOVBMYK104K stand for?
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 04K identifies the department United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.
Can I use UOVBMYK1 instead of UOVBMYK104K?
UOVBMYK1 is the head office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, while UOVBMYK104K is United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UOVBMYK104K 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.