SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYKLXXX

UOVBMYKLXXX belongs to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

UOVBMYKLXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUOVBMYKLXXX
8-character codeUOVBMYKL
Branch codeXXX
BankUnited Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
BranchHead office
CityKuala Lumpur
CountryMalaysia

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).
KL Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 bank uses BIC UOVBMYKLXXX?

The code UOVBMYKLXXX belongs to the main office of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Use it when you send money to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.

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. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code UOVBMYKLXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Malaysia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in UOVBMYKLXXX stand for?

UOVB is the institution code of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, MY is the ISO code of Malaysia, KL is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Has United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad got 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. All of them are listed on the page of United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.

What is the cheapest way to send money to United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad in Malaysia?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Malaysia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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