SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK229
BKAOTWTK229 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Taichung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWTK229 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWTK |
| Branch code | 229 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Tai Chung Branch |
| City | Taichung |
| 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.
- 229 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 BKAOTWTK229?
The code BKAOTWTK229 belongs to Tai Chung Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Kaohsiung in Taichung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKAOTWTK229 stand for?
BKAO is the bank code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TK is the code for the city or region and 229 is the code of the branch Tai Chung Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Kaohsiung?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BKAOTWTK instead of BKAOTWTK229?
BKAOTWTK is the main office of Bank of Kaohsiung, while BKAOTWTK229 is Tai Chung Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKAOTWTK229 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKAOTWTK229 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKAOTWTK229 against the details from Bank of Kaohsiung before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK229, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.