SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK228
BKAOTWTK228 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWTK228 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWTK |
| Branch code | 228 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Ta Chih Branch |
| City | Taipei |
| 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.
- 228 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 branch uses SWIFT code BKAOTWTK228?
BKAOTWTK228 identifies Ta Chih Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Kaohsiung in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKAOTWTK instead of BKAOTWTK228?
BKAOTWTK is the head office of Bank of Kaohsiung, while BKAOTWTK228 points to Ta Chih Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKAOTWTK228 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Taiwan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK228, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Has Bank of Kaohsiung got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Kaohsiung.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.