SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK101
BKAOTWTK101 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWTK101 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWTK |
| Branch code | 101 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Business Department |
| 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).
- TK Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 101 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK101?
BKAOTWTK101 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Business 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 does each part of BKAOTWTK101 mean?
BKAO is the bank code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TK is the location code and 101 is the code of the department Business Department.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Kaohsiung take in Taiwan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK101, 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.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BKAOTWTK101 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKAOTWTK101 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.