UOVBBNBB — UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD
UOVBBNBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD in BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
UOVBBNBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD in BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD |
| Country | Brunei (BN) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code UOVBBNBB belong to?
The SWIFT code UOVBBNBB identifies UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD in BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code UOVBBNBB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UOVBBNBB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UOVB) represent the bank code for UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD; characters 5-6 (BN) indicate the country code for Brunei; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code UOVBBNBB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UOVBBNBB 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 UOVBBNBB instead of UOVBBNBB?
Yes. The 8-character code UOVBBNBB represents the primary headquarters of UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD. The 11-character code UOVBBNBB targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UOVBBNBB (or UOVBBNBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to UOVBBNBB?
The physical address registered for UOVBBNBB is: UNIT NO.10 AND 11, LOT 54989 BANGUNAN D'AMIN JAYA, KAMPONG KIARONG, BE1318, BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
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).