SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP063
UWCBTWTP063 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Tainan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP063 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 063 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Chen Kung Branch |
| City | Tainan |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Cathay United Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 063 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 BIC UWCBTWTP063?
The code UWCBTWTP063 belongs to Chen Kung Branch, a branch or department of Cathay United Bank in Tainan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP063, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP063?
UWCBTWTP is the head office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP063 points to Chen Kung Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UWCBTWTP063 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use UWCBTWTP063 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UWCBTWTP063 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.