SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTPMNL
UWCBTWTPMNL belongs to Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWCBTWTPMNL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWCBTWTP |
| Branch code | MNL |
| Bank | Cathay United Bank |
| Branch | Manila Branch |
| 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.
- MNL 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 branch uses BIC UWCBTWTPMNL?
UWCBTWTPMNL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manila Branch, a branch or department of Cathay United Bank in Taipei, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UWCBTWTPMNL mean?
UWCB is the bank code of Cathay United Bank, TW stands for Taiwan, TP is the location code and MNL is the code of the branch Manila Branch.
What happens if I enter UWCBTWTPMNL with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UWCBTWTPMNL against the details from Cathay United Bank before you confirm.
Has Cathay United Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Cathay United Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UWCBTWTPMNL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.