SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP018
UWCBTWTP018 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Fuhsin 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.
- 018 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/BIC code UWCBTWTP018?
UWCBTWTP018 identifies Fuhsin Branch, a branch or department of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Cathay United Bank got other 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.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP018?
UWCBTWTP is the main office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP018 is Fuhsin Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UWCBTWTP018.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in UWCBTWTP018 stand for?
UWCB is the institution code of Cathay United Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 018 identifies the department Fuhsin Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP018, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, 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.