SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP033
UWCBTWTP033 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP033 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 033 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Offshore Banking Unit |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 033 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 uses SWIFT code UWCBTWTP033?
UWCBTWTP033 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Offshore Banking Unit, a unit of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP033?
UWCBTWTP points to the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP033 is Offshore Banking Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UWCBTWTP033 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in UWCBTWTP033 mean?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 033 identifies the branch Offshore Banking Unit.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP033, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter UWCBTWTP033 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UWCBTWTP033 with the recipient before sending.
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.