SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP011
UWCBTWTP011 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Chungshiao Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 011 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 UWCBTWTP011?
UWCBTWTP011 identifies Chungshiao Branch, a unit of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP011, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Cathay United Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP011?
UWCBTWTP points to the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP011 is Chungshiao Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UWCBTWTP011.
Has Cathay United Bank got more 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.
What do the letters in UWCBTWTP011 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 011 is the code of the department Chungshiao Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.