SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP014
UWCBTWTP014 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP014 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 014 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | East Kaohsiung Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 014 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP014?
The code UWCBTWTP014 belongs to East Kaohsiung Branch, a unit of Cathay United Bank in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of UWCBTWTP014 mean?
UWCB is the institution code of Cathay United Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 014 is the code of the branch East Kaohsiung Branch.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP014?
UWCBTWTP points to the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP014 points to East Kaohsiung Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UWCBTWTP014.
What happens if I use UWCBTWTP014 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UWCBTWTP014 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Cathay United Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 48 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay United Bank in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay United Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP014, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan 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.