SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP047
UWCBTWTP047 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Changhua, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP047 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 047 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Changhwa Branch |
| City | Changhua |
| 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.
- 047 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 BIC UWCBTWTP047?
UWCBTWTP047 identifies Changhwa Branch, a unit of Cathay United Bank in Changhua, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Cathay United Bank have more 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.
What is the best way to send money to Cathay United Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP047?
UWCBTWTP is the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP047 is Changhwa Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UWCBTWTP047 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP047, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of UWCBTWTP047 mean?
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 047 identifies the department Changhwa Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.