SWIFT/BIC code UWCBPHMMXXX
UWCBPHMMXXX belongs to Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch in Makata City, Philippines.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBPHMMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBPHMM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Makata City |
| Country | Philippines |
The way the Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UWCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code UWCBPHMMXXX?
The code UWCBPHMMXXX belongs to the main office of Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch in Makata City, Philippines. It is the code to use when a payment to Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch does not need a specific branch.
Does Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, UWCBPHMMXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch in Philippines, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter UWCBPHMMXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UWCBPHMMXXX against the details from Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Philippine Peso with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are UWCBPHMM and UWCBPHMMXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. UWCBPHMM is the 8-character version of UWCBPHMMXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch in Makata City.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank Co., LTD. Manila Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBPHMMXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Philippines uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.