SWIFT/BIC code CATSPHM1XXX
CATSPHM1XXX belongs to Cathay Securities, Inc. in Manila, Philippines.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CATSPHM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CATSPHM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cathay Securities, Inc. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
The way the Cathay Securities, Inc. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 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
What bank uses BIC CATSPHM1XXX?
The code CATSPHM1XXX belongs to the main office of Cathay Securities, Inc. in Manila, Philippines. It is the code to use when a payment to Cathay Securities, Inc. does not need a specific branch.
Does Cathay Securities, Inc. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CATSPHM1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Cathay Securities, Inc. in Philippines, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need to send money to an account at Cathay Securities, Inc.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CATSPHM1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Philippines is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of CATSPHM1XXX stand for?
CATS is the bank code of Cathay Securities, Inc., PH stands for Philippines, M1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are CATSPHM1 and CATSPHM1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CATSPHM1 is the 8-character version of CATSPHM1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Cathay Securities, Inc. in Manila.
How long does it take to send money to Cathay Securities, Inc. in Philippines?
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.