SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP021
UWCBTWTP021 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Sanchung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP021 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 021 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Sanchuang Branch |
| City | Sanchung |
| 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.
- 021 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 UWCBTWTP021?
UWCBTWTP021 identifies Sanchuang Branch, a unit of Cathay United Bank in Sanchung, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP021?
UWCBTWTP points to the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP021 points to Sanchuang Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UWCBTWTP021.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP021, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of UWCBTWTP021 mean?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 021 is the code of the branch Sanchuang Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Cathay United Bank in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.