SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTK245
BKAOTWTK245 belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWTK245 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWTK |
| Branch code | 245 |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Po Ai 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.
- 245 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 BKAOTWTK245?
BKAOTWTK245 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Po Ai Branch, part of Bank of Kaohsiung in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKAOTWTK245 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKAOTWTK245 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BKAOTWTK245 stand for?
BKAO is the bank code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW stands for Taiwan, TK is the code for the city or region and 245 identifies the department Po Ai Branch.
Can I use BKAOTWTK instead of BKAOTWTK245?
BKAOTWTK points to the head office of Bank of Kaohsiung, while BKAOTWTK245 points to Po Ai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKAOTWTK245 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Compare what you receive in Taiwan with specialist providers 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 BKAOTWTK245, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, 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.