SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP005
UWCBTWTP005 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Kaohsiung Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| 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.
- 005 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP005?
UWCBTWTP005 identifies Kaohsiung Branch, a unit of Cathay United Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP005?
UWCBTWTP points to the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP005 is Kaohsiung Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UWCBTWTP005 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in UWCBTWTP005 stand for?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 005 identifies the department Kaohsiung Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay United Bank in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
Has Cathay United Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 48 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay United Bank in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Cathay United Bank.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.