SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWT1212
BKAOTWT1212 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWT1212 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWT1 |
| Branch code | 212 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Chienchen 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.
- 212 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
Which bank uses BIC BKAOTWT1212?
BKAOTWT1212 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chienchen Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKAOTWT1212 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKAOTWT1212 against the details from Bank of Kaohsiung before you confirm.
What does each part of BKAOTWT1212 stand for?
BKAO is the institution code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, T1 is the code for the city or region and 212 is the code of the branch Chienchen Branch.
Can I use BKAOTWT1 instead of BKAOTWT1212?
BKAOTWT1 is the main office of Bank of Kaohsiung, while BKAOTWT1212 is Chienchen Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKAOTWT1212.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWT1212, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.