SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP041
UWCBTWTP041 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP041 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 041 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Yeongkong Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 041 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP041?
The code UWCBTWTP041 belongs to Yeongkong Branch, part of Cathay United Bank in Tainan, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Cathay United Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 48 SWIFT/BIC codes for Cathay United Bank in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Cathay United Bank.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay United Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP041, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP041?
UWCBTWTP is the main office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP041 points to Yeongkong Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UWCBTWTP041.
What do the letters in UWCBTWTP041 mean?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and 041 is the code of the department Yeongkong Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.