SWIFT/BIC code CATHUS6LNYC
CATHUS6LNYC belongs to Cathay Bank in Flushing,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CATHUS6LNYC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CATHUS6L |
| Branch code | NYC |
| Bank | Cathay Bank |
| Branch | New York Branch |
| City | Flushing,ny |
| Country | United States |
How the Cathay Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CATH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 6L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- NYC 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CATHUS6LNYC?
The code CATHUS6LNYC belongs to New York Branch, part of Cathay Bank in Flushing,ny, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CATHUS6L instead of CATHUS6LNYC?
CATHUS6L is the main office of Cathay Bank, while CATHUS6LNYC is New York Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CATHUS6LNYC.
Does Cathay Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay Bank in United States, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Cathay Bank.
What happens if I enter CATHUS6LNYC incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CATHUS6LNYC against the details from Cathay Bank before sending.
What do the letters in CATHUS6LNYC stand for?
CATH is the institution code of Cathay Bank, US stands for United States, 6L is the location code and NYC is the code of the branch New York Branch.
How long does a transfer to Cathay Bank take in United States?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.