UWCBTWTPLAO — CATHAY UNITED BANK

The SWIFT code UWCBTWTPLAO identifies CATHAY UNITED BANK in TAIPEI, Taiwan. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.

The 8 or 11 characters of UWCBTWTPLAO 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 (LAO) designate the specific branch.

UWCBTWTPLAO is formatted as a valid ISO 9362 Business Identifier Code and is listed in our reference directory for CATHAY UNITED BANK in TAIPEI, Taiwan. Our directory records come from an open community compilation last updated in 2024, so listing is not confirmation of current status — SWIFT does not publish a free live status feed. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.

CATHAY UNITED BANK is registered in TAIPEI, Taiwan. While specific street-level coordinates are not published for this record, payments route to its registered municipality in Taiwan.

An 8-character BIC (BIC8) identifies an institution's primary head office, while an 11-character BIC (BIC11) specifies a distinct branch or department. Appending 'XXX' to UWCBTWTP forms the conventional head-office branch suffix; both formats route validly on the network.

UWCBTWTPLAO identifies the LAO branch of CATHAY UNITED BANK in TAIPEI, Taiwan. The branch code characters 'LAO' target this specific clearing node directly within CATHAY UNITED BANK's branch network.

SWIFT codes like UWCBTWTPLAO identify the bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) identify the individual customer account. Within SEPA (ECB SEPA), IBANs are sufficient for routing; outside SEPA, both SWIFT BIC and account number are typically required.

Using an incorrect code can delay transfers, cause payment returns, or route funds to an incorrect institution. Correspondent banks along the route may charge return processing fees, and currency conversion losses may occur. Always verify details with the beneficiary.

International SWIFT wires typically settle within 1 to 5 business days, depending on time zones, clearing cut-offs, correspondent hops (BIS CPMI), and compliance checks.

When sending and receiving banks lack direct clearing accounts, transfers route through intermediary correspondent banks (BIS CPMI) that maintain shared Nostro/Vostro accounts. Each hop may deduct a handling fee.

UWCBTWTPLAO routes international cross-border transfers. Domestic clearing arrangements vary in Taiwan; confirm with the beneficiary bank before sending funds. SWIFT/BIC codes handle international wire entry.

This record is sourced from an open community BIC compilation (2024 vintage). For full data provenance, see our Data Sources Register.

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