SWIFT/BIC code UWCBSGSGXXX
UWCBSGSGXXX belongs to Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBSGSGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBSGSG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How the Cathay United Bank Singapore 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.
- SG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SG 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 code UWCBSGSGXXX?
UWCBSGSGXXX identifies the head office of Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch in Singapore, Singapore. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch in Singapore?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Singapore Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UWCBSGSGXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch in Singapore, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Is UWCBSGSG and UWCBSGSGXXX the same code?
Yes. UWCBSGSG is the 8-character version of UWCBSGSGXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch in Singapore.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBSGSGXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.