SWIFT/BIC code USCDUGKAXXX

USCDUGKAXXX belongs to Uganda Securities Exchange LTD in Kampala, Uganda.

USCDUGKAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUSCDUGKAXXX
8-character codeUSCDUGKA
Branch codeXXX
BankUganda Securities Exchange LTD
BranchHead office
CityKampala
CountryUganda

How the Uganda Securities Exchange LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

USCD Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
UG Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
KA 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 USCDUGKAXXX?

USCDUGKAXXX identifies the head office of Uganda Securities Exchange LTD in Kampala, Uganda. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Uganda Securities Exchange LTD.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Uganda Securities Exchange LTD?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Uganda with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in USCDUGKAXXX mean?

USCD is the institution code of Uganda Securities Exchange LTD, UG is the ISO code of Uganda, KA is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

Are USCDUGKA and USCDUGKAXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. USCDUGKA is the short version of USCDUGKAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Uganda Securities Exchange LTD in Kampala.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Uganda Securities Exchange LTD?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code USCDUGKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Uganda uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

How long does a transfer to Uganda Securities Exchange LTD take in Uganda?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

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