SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK10K1
UOVBMYK10K1 belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UOVBMYK10K1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UOVBMYK1 |
| Branch code | 0K1 |
| Bank | United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad |
| Branch | Jalan Raja Laut |
| City | Kuala Lumpur |
| 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.
- 0K1 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 UOVBMYK10K1?
UOVBMYK10K1 identifies Jalan Raja Laut, part of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Use this branch code only when 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Malaysia with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad take in Malaysia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYK10K1, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Malaysia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of UOVBMYK10K1 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 0K1 is the code of the department Jalan Raja Laut.
Can I use UOVBMYK1 instead of UOVBMYK10K1?
UOVBMYK1 is the main office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, while UOVBMYK10K1 is Jalan Raja Laut. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UOVBMYK10K1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.