SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP020
UWCBTWTP020 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP020 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 020 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Daan 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.
- 020 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 is behind BIC UWCBTWTP020?
The code UWCBTWTP020 belongs to Daan Branch, a branch or department of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay United Bank in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter UWCBTWTP020 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UWCBTWTP020 against the details from Cathay United Bank before you confirm.
What does each part of UWCBTWTP020 mean?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 020 is the code of the department Daan Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP020, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.