SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP015
UWCBTWTP015 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Hsinyi Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 015 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/BIC code UWCBTWTP015?
The code UWCBTWTP015 belongs to Hsinyi Branch, a branch or department of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay United Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP015, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use UWCBTWTP015 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UWCBTWTP015 against the details from Cathay United Bank before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Cathay United Bank?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay United Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP015?
UWCBTWTP is the main office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP015 is Hsinyi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UWCBTWTP015 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.