SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK224
BKAOTWTK224 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWTK224 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWTK |
| Branch code | 224 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Banciao Branch |
| City | New Taipei City |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Bank of Kaohsiung SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 224 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 BKAOTWTK224?
BKAOTWTK224 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banciao Branch, a unit of Bank of Kaohsiung in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Check what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
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 happens if I enter BKAOTWTK224 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKAOTWTK224 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BKAOTWTK224 mean?
BKAO is the institution code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TK is the code for the city or region and 224 identifies the department Banciao Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.