UCBAINBB334 — UCO BANK
UCBAINBB334 is the SWIFT/BIC code for UCO BANK in PONDICHERRY, India — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
UCBAINBB334 is the SWIFT/BIC code for UCO BANK in PONDICHERRY, India. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: UCBAINBB
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UCO BANK |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | PONDICHERRY BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code UCBAINBB334 belong to?
The SWIFT code UCBAINBB334 identifies UCO BANK in PONDICHERRY, India. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code UCBAINBB334 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UCBAINBB334 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UCBA) represent the bank code for UCO BANK; characters 5-6 (IN) indicate the country code for India; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (334) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code UCBAINBB334 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UCBAINBB334 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BB' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code UCBAINBB instead of UCBAINBB334?
Yes. The 8-character code UCBAINBB represents the primary headquarters of UCO BANK. The 11-character code UCBAINBB334 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UCBAINBB (or UCBAINBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to UCBAINBB334?
The physical address registered for UCBAINBB334 is: RUE MAHE DE LABOURDONN, 605001, PONDICHERRY, India. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the UCBAINBB334 code in India?
The SWIFT code UCBAINBB334 is used for international inbound wire transfers in India. Domestic wires route via IFSC codes; SWIFT is only for international inbound transactions.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).