SWIFT/BIC code BKCHTWTPOBU
BKCHTWTPOBU belongs to Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHTWTPOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHTWTP |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch |
| Branch | Bank of China Offshore Banking Unit |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TP 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 bank uses BIC BKCHTWTPOBU?
The code BKCHTWTPOBU belongs to Bank of China Offshore Banking Unit, a branch or department of Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch in Taipei, Taiwan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHTWTPOBU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Can I use BKCHTWTP instead of BKCHTWTPOBU?
BKCHTWTP is the head office of Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch, while BKCHTWTPOBU points to Bank of China Offshore Banking Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHTWTPOBU if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Limited Taipei Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.