SWIFT/BIC code CTHYTWTPSGL

CTHYTWTPSGL belongs to Cathay Life Insurance Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan.

CTHYTWTPSGL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCTHYTWTPSGL
8-character codeCTHYTWTP
Branch codeSGL
BankCathay Life Insurance Co., LTD
BranchSg
CityTaipei
CountryTaiwan

The way the Cathay Life Insurance Co., LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CTHY Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
TW Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
TP Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
SGL 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 bank uses SWIFT code CTHYTWTPSGL?

The code CTHYTWTPSGL belongs to Sg, a branch or department of Cathay Life Insurance Co., LTD in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Cathay Life Insurance Co., LTD have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay Life Insurance Co., LTD in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use CTHYTWTPSGL incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CTHYTWTPSGL with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of CTHYTWTPSGL stand for?

CTHY is the bank code of Cathay Life Insurance Co., LTD, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and SGL identifies the branch Sg.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay Life Insurance Co., LTD?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTHYTWTPSGL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Can I use CTHYTWTP instead of CTHYTWTPSGL?

CTHYTWTP points to the main office of Cathay Life Insurance Co., LTD, while CTHYTWTPSGL points to Sg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CTHYTWTPSGL if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.