SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP022
UWCBTWTP022 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Chungli, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP022 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 022 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chungli |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Cathay United Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 022 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 BIC UWCBTWTP022?
The code UWCBTWTP022 belongs to Cathay United Bank, a unit of Cathay United Bank in Chungli, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UWCBTWTP022 stand for?
UWCB is the institution code of Cathay United Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 022 is the code of the department Cathay United Bank.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP022?
UWCBTWTP is the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP022 points to Cathay United Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UWCBTWTP022 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Cathay United Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 48 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay United Bank in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Cathay United Bank.
What is the best way to send money to Cathay United Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.