UWCBTWTP023 — CATHAY UNITED BANK
UWCBTWTP023 is the SWIFT/BIC code for CATHAY UNITED BANK in YUANLIN, Taiwan — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
UWCBTWTP023 is the SWIFT/BIC code for CATHAY UNITED BANK in YUANLIN, Taiwan. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: UWCBTWTP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CATHAY UNITED BANK |
| Country | Taiwan (TW) |
| Location Code | TP |
| Branch | YUANLIN BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code UWCBTWTP023 belong to?
The SWIFT code UWCBTWTP023 identifies CATHAY UNITED BANK in YUANLIN, Taiwan. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code UWCBTWTP023 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UWCBTWTP023 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UWCB) represent the bank code for CATHAY UNITED BANK; characters 5-6 (TW) indicate the country code for Taiwan; characters 7-8 (TP) specify the location code; and the final characters (023) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code UWCBTWTP023 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UWCBTWTP023 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'TP' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code UWCBTWTP instead of UWCBTWTP023?
Yes. The 8-character code UWCBTWTP represents the primary headquarters of CATHAY UNITED BANK. The 11-character code UWCBTWTP023 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UWCBTWTP (or UWCBTWTPXXX) will route them to the main head office.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).