SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP065
UWCBTWTP065 belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTP065 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | 065 |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | World Trade Center Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 065 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP065?
UWCBTWTP065 identifies World Trade Center Branch, part of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Cathay United Bank got 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP065?
UWCBTWTP points to the main office of Cathay United Bank, while UWCBTWTP065 is World Trade Center Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UWCBTWTP065 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Cathay United Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTP065, 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.
What does each part of UWCBTWTP065 mean?
UWCB is the institution code of Cathay United Bank, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and 065 identifies the department World Trade Center Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.