SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK210
BKAOTWTK210 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWTK210 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWTK |
| Branch code | 210 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Hsiao-Kang Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the Bank of Kaohsiung SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 210 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 is behind BIC BKAOTWTK210?
BKAOTWTK210 identifies Hsiao-Kang Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK210, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of Kaohsiung have other 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 in Taiwan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BKAOTWTK210 stand for?
BKAO is the bank code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW stands for Taiwan, TK is the code for the city or region and 210 identifies the department Hsiao-Kang Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.