SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP003
UWCBTWTP003 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Nanking E. Road Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Cathay United Bank 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.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 003 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 code UWCBTWTP003?
The code UWCBTWTP003 belongs to Nanking E. Road Branch, part of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP003?
UWCBTWTP is the main office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP003 points to Nanking E. Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UWCBTWTP003 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP003, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Cathay United Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 48 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay United Bank in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Cathay United Bank.
What do the letters in UWCBTWTP003 stand for?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 003 is the code of the branch Nanking E. Road Branch.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.