SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP027
UWCBTWTP027 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Anho 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.
- 027 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 SWIFT code UWCBTWTP027?
UWCBTWTP027 identifies Anho Branch, part of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP027?
UWCBTWTP is the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP027 is Anho Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UWCBTWTP027.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay United Bank in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in UWCBTWTP027 stand for?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 027 is the code of the branch Anho Branch.
Does Cathay United Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 48 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay United Bank in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Cathay United Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.