SWIFT/BIC code UWCBHKHHXXX
UWCBHKHHXXX belongs to Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UWCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code UWCBHKHHXXX?
The code UWCBHKHHXXX belongs to the main office of Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch.
What happens if I enter UWCBHKHHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UWCBHKHHXXX against the details from Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in UWCBHKHHXXX mean?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank, Hong Kong Branch take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of 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.