SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP006
UWCBTWTP006 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP006 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 006 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Taichung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Cathay United Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 006 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 is behind SWIFT code UWCBTWTP006?
The code UWCBTWTP006 belongs to Cathay United Bank, a branch or department of Cathay United Bank in Taichung, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UWCBTWTP006 stand for?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 006 identifies the branch Cathay United Bank.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP006?
UWCBTWTP points to the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP006 points to Cathay United Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UWCBTWTP006 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Cathay United Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 is the best way to send money to Cathay United Bank in Taiwan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP006, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan 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.