SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP016
UWCBTWTP016 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Kuangfu Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 016 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 UWCBTWTP016?
UWCBTWTP016 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kuangfu Branch, a unit of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use UWCBTWTP016 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UWCBTWTP016 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Cathay United Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP016, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of UWCBTWTP016 stand for?
UWCB is the institution code of Cathay United Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 016 identifies the department Kuangfu Branch.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP016?
UWCBTWTP is the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP016 points to Kuangfu Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UWCBTWTP016 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.