SWIFT/BIC code UZBACDK1XXX
UZBACDK1XXX belongs to Union Zairoise de Banques in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UZBACDK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UZBACDK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Union Zairoise de Banques |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kinshasa |
| Country | Congo - Kinshasa |
How the Union Zairoise de Banques SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UZBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CD Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code UZBACDK1XXX?
UZBACDK1XXX identifies the headquarters of Union Zairoise de Banques in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa. It is the code to use when a payment to Union Zairoise de Banques does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Union Zairoise de Banques take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in UZBACDK1XXX mean?
UZBA is the institution code of Union Zairoise de Banques, CD is the ISO code of Congo - Kinshasa, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Union Zairoise de Banques use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UZBACDK1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Union Zairoise de Banques in Congo - Kinshasa, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are UZBACDK1 and UZBACDK1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. UZBACDK1 is the short version of UZBACDK1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Union Zairoise de Banques in Kinshasa.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Union Zairoise de Banques?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UZBACDK1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Congo - Kinshasa is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.