SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWT1240
BKAOTWT1240 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWT1240 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWT1 |
| Branch code | 240 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Wu-Fu Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Bank of Kaohsiung SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 240 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 BKAOTWT1240?
BKAOTWT1240 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wu-Fu Branch, part of Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWT1240, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of Kaohsiung have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Kaohsiung.
What do the letters in BKAOTWT1240 mean?
BKAO is the bank code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, T1 is the location code and 240 is the code of the branch Wu-Fu Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Kaohsiung take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use BKAOTWT1 instead of BKAOTWT1240?
BKAOTWT1 points to the main office of Bank of Kaohsiung, while BKAOTWT1240 points to Wu-Fu Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKAOTWT1240 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.