SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTPLAO
UWCBTWTPLAO belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTPLAO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | LAO |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Lao P.d.r. |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- LAO 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/BIC code UWCBTWTPLAO?
UWCBTWTPLAO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lao P.d.r., a branch or department of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in UWCBTWTPLAO stand for?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the code for the city or region and LAO is the code of the branch Lao P.d.r..
What happens if I enter UWCBTWTPLAO incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UWCBTWTPLAO against the details from Cathay United Bank before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTPLAO, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cathay United Bank in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Cathay United Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.