UWCBVNVX — CATHAY UNITED BANK - HO CHI MINH CITY BRANCH
UWCBVNVX is the SWIFT/BIC code for CATHAY UNITED BANK - HO CHI MINH CITY BRANCH in TAM KY, Vietnam — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
UWCBVNVX is the SWIFT/BIC code for CATHAY UNITED BANK - HO CHI MINH CITY BRANCH in TAM KY, Vietnam. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CATHAY UNITED BANK - HO CHI MINH CITY BRANCH |
| Country | Vietnam (VN) |
| Location Code | VX |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code UWCBVNVX belong to?
The SWIFT code UWCBVNVX identifies CATHAY UNITED BANK - HO CHI MINH CITY BRANCH in TAM KY, Vietnam. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code UWCBVNVX mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UWCBVNVX are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UWCB) represent the bank code for CATHAY UNITED BANK - HO CHI MINH CITY BRANCH; characters 5-6 (VN) indicate the country code for Vietnam; characters 7-8 (VX) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code UWCBVNVX active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UWCBVNVX is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'VX' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code UWCBVNVX instead of UWCBVNVX?
Yes. The 8-character code UWCBVNVX represents the primary headquarters of CATHAY UNITED BANK - HO CHI MINH CITY BRANCH. The 11-character code UWCBVNVX targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UWCBVNVX (or UWCBVNVXXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to UWCBVNVX?
The physical address registered for UWCBVNVX is: FLOOR 4, VIETTEL QUANG NAM BUILDING, 121, HUNG VUONG STREET, 92506, TAM KY, Vietnam. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
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).