SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWT1202
BKAOTWT1202 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWT1202 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWT1 |
| Branch code | 202 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Chien-Chin Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 202 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWT1202?
BKAOTWT1202 identifies Chien-Chin Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKAOTWT1 instead of BKAOTWT1202?
BKAOTWT1 points to the head office of Bank of Kaohsiung, while BKAOTWT1202 points to Chien-Chin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKAOTWT1202 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Bank of Kaohsiung got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Kaohsiung.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWT1202, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKAOTWT1202 stand for?
BKAO is the bank code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, T1 is the location code and 202 is the code of the branch Chien-Chin Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.