SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTKOBU
BKAOTWTKOBU belongs to Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAOTWTKOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAOTWTK |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Bank of Kaohsiung |
| Branch | Offshore Banking Branch |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Bank of Kaohsiung SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- OBU 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 BKAOTWTKOBU?
The code BKAOTWTKOBU belongs to Offshore Banking Branch, a unit of Bank of Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKAOTWTK instead of BKAOTWTKOBU?
BKAOTWTK is the head office of Bank of Kaohsiung, while BKAOTWTKOBU is Offshore Banking Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKAOTWTKOBU if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of Kaohsiung have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BKAOTWTKOBU mean?
BKAO is the institution code of Bank of Kaohsiung, TW stands for Taiwan, TK is the location code and OBU is the code of the department Offshore Banking Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Kaohsiung take in Taiwan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Kaohsiung?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKAOTWTKOBU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.