SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK222
BKAOTWTK222 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWTK222 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWTK |
| Branch code | 222 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Zhongli Branch |
| City | Tao-Yuan |
| Country | Taiwan |
How 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.
- 222 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 BKAOTWTK222?
BKAOTWTK222 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zhongli Branch, a unit of Bank of Kaohsiung in Tao-Yuan, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKAOTWTK222 mean?
BKAO is the bank code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TK is the location code and 222 is the code of the branch Zhongli Branch.
Has Bank of Kaohsiung got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Kaohsiung.
What happens if I use BKAOTWTK222 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKAOTWTK222 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BKAOTWTK instead of BKAOTWTK222?
BKAOTWTK is the head office of Bank of Kaohsiung, while BKAOTWTK222 is Zhongli Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKAOTWTK222 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK222, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.