SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWT1103
BKAOTWT1103 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWT1103 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWT1 |
| Branch code | 103 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Savings Department |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Bank of Kaohsiung SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKAO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 103 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
What bank uses BIC BKAOTWT1103?
The code BKAOTWT1103 belongs to Savings Department, a unit of Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKAOTWT1103 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKAOTWT1103 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BKAOTWT1103 stand for?
BKAO is the bank code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW stands for Taiwan, T1 is the location code and 103 is the code of the department Savings Department.
Has Bank of Kaohsiung got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Kaohsiung.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWT1103, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.