SWIFT/BIC code UWCBCNSH611
UWCBCNSH611 belongs to Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch in Shenzhen, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBCNSH611 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBCNSH |
| Branch code | 611 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch |
| Branch | Cathay United Bank Shenzhen Branch |
| City | Shenzhen |
| Country | China |
The way the Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UWCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 611 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 UWCBCNSH611?
UWCBCNSH611 identifies Cathay United Bank Shenzhen Branch, a unit of Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch in Shenzhen, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBCNSH611, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in UWCBCNSH611 mean?
UWCB is the institution code of Cathay United Bank Shanghai Branch, CN is the ISO code of China, SH is the location code and 611 is the code of the department Cathay United Bank Shenzhen Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.