SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK211
BKAOTWTK211 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWTK211 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWTK |
| Branch code | 211 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Tao Yuan Branch |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way 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.
- 211 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 is behind SWIFT code BKAOTWTK211?
BKAOTWTK211 identifies Tao Yuan Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Kaohsiung in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Kaohsiung have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BKAOTWTK instead of BKAOTWTK211?
BKAOTWTK is the main office of Bank of Kaohsiung, while BKAOTWTK211 points to Tao Yuan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKAOTWTK211.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BKAOTWTK211 mean?
BKAO is the bank code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TK is the location code and 211 is the code of the department Tao Yuan Branch.
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. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.